Jeff - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Jeff \j(e)-ff\. 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, Jett, Leif and Raff.

Jeff is a very popular male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Jeff. Click here to compare Jeff with related baby names.