Godfrey - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Godfrey \g(o)-df-rey, god-frey\ is pronounced GAHD-free. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "God-peace". A saint's name, popular during medieval times. The name of a valet in the 1936 comic film "My Man Godfrey".

Godfrey has 7 variant forms: Giotto, Godefroi, Godfry, Godofredo, Goffredo, Gottfrid and Gottfried.

For more information, see also the related name Jeffrey.

Godfrey is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Godfrey. Compare Godfrey with related baby names.