Jef Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEFF / /dʒɛf/Dutch; English
Meaning
Dutch: God is gracious; English: variant of Jeff
Historical & Cultural Background
Jef is a diminutive form of the name Jeffrey, which has roots in the Germanic elements meaning 'peace' and 'journey.' It is commonly used in Dutch-speaking regions. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries as a casual or affectionate form.
Trend Summary
The name Jef has seen limited popularity in the United States, often overshadowed by its variants.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeff
- Jeffrey
- Jefrey
International Variants
- Jef (Dutch)
- Jeff (English)
- Geoff (English)
Famous people named Jef
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jef was first seen in the United States in 1953. Jef has ranked as high as #1129 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jef has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jef (1961)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |