Pledge of peace
A variant of Jeffrey, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'pledge' or 'district' combined with 'peace'. While it was a staple mid-century choice, it has become significantly less common in the 21st century compared to its more standard spelling.
Less common today
Jeffery isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #136 in 1990.
Commander-in-Chief of the British Army
Mystery and crime novelist
American actor
NFL defensive tackle
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).