Jeff - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jeff \j(e)-

. Short form of Jefferson and Jeffrey. Used as an independent name in the 20th century. Actors Jeff Daniels, Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Bridges.

For more information, see also the related name Geoffrey.

Baby names that sound like Jeff are Jeffy, Geoff, Jeffie and Jeffey. Other similar baby names are Biff, Duff, Jeno, Jefry, Jeffry, Jem, Jeh, Je-, Jean, Jeb, Jed, Jedd, Jehu, Jere, Jess, Jeth, Jet, Jett, Leif and Raff.

Jeff is a very common first name for men (#120 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#22179 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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