Jeffrey
peace of God or pledge of peace (Germanic via English)
Jeffrey is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 19, with 187,851 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
peace of God or pledge of peace (Germanic via English)
Jeffrey entered Philippine naming practices via the American colonial period and flourished heavily in the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains one of the most common male given names in the country, widely accepted across diverse socioeconomic classes.
Jeffrey is an English given name derived from Anglo-Norman French (Geoffrey), originating from Germanic elements related to peace (frid) combined with either god (god), territory (gawi), or pledge (gisil).
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common across the Philippines. Frequently shortened to 'Jeff', 'Jepoy', or 'Jojo'. Often used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names such as Jeffrey Mark or Jeffrey John.
Related forms
- Geoffroy French
- Geoffrey English
- Gottfried German
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Jeffrey with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jeffrey with two Filipino surnames?
Jeffrey is the given name. The full name is Jeffrey + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jeffrey a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jeffrey is number 19, with 187,851 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.