Pledge of peace
A short form of Jeffrey, which is derived from Germanic elements meaning 'pledge' or 'district' combined with 'peace'. While once a ubiquitous mid-century favorite, it has become rare for newborns in the 21st century.
Less common today
Jeff isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #642 in 1990.
Oscar-nominated American actor
Founder of Amazon and billionaire entrepreneur
Academy Award-winning actor
Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion
Influential American singer-songwriter and guitarist
The protagonist known as 'The Dude' · The Big Lebowski
Disbarred lawyer and lead character · Community
Author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Contemporary American artist known for pop culture subjects
Rock guitar virtuoso and Yardbirds member
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
