Jeffree

Meaning & origin

Jeffree is a rare variant spelling of Jeffrey, which itself comes from the Norman French Jeoffrey and ultimately the Germanic Godfrey, meaning 'peace of God'. The name Jeffrey has a long history in England, but Jeffree first appeared in U.S. records in 1959. Its peak year was 1986, but even then it never reached the top 1000. In the most recent data from 2025, Jeffree remains extremely uncommon, with no recorded births per million. The name has held a stable trajectory, never experiencing a surge in popularity. As a variant, Jeffree offers a distinctive twist on a familiar classic, appealing to parents seeking a less common spelling without straying far from tradition.

Jeffree is a variant spelling of Jeffrey, which itself is a medieval English form of the Norman French name Jeoffrey, derived from Godfrey. Godfrey comes from the Germanic elements 'god' (god) and 'frid' (peace), thus 'peace of God'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages, with various spellings including Jeffrey, Geoffrey, and Jeffery. Jeffree is a less common but persistent modern variant.