Jeff Rico

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeff Rico — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeff Rico is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jeff is a masculine given name of English origin. Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Jeff Kuhn, physicist and astronomer Jeff Remmel, American mathematician Jeff S. The surname Rico: Rico Abreu (born 1992), American race car driver Rico Alaniz (1919–2015), Mexican-American actor Rico E. Anderson (born 1968), American actor Rico Back (born 1954), German businessman Rico Barrera (born 1984), Filipino actor Rico Beats, American record executive Rico Bell, English artist and musician Rico Benatelli (born 1992), German footballer Rico Bianchi (1930–2025), Swiss rower Rico Blanco (born 1973), Filipino singer-songwriter Rico Brizuela (born 1946), Filipino businessman Rico Brogna (born 1970), American baseball player Rico Capuano, better known as Rico (Scottish singer) (1971–2022). Jeff is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 249K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeff reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeff

English

Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Jeff Kuhn, physicist and astronomer Jeff Remmel, American mathematician Jeff S.

Surname: Rico

Spanish

Rico Abreu (born 1992), American race car driver Rico Alaniz (1919–2015), Mexican-American actor Rico E. Anderson (born 1968), American actor Rico Back (born 1954), German businessman Rico Barrera (born 1984), Filipino actor Rico Beats, American record executive Rico Bell, English artist and musician Rico Benatelli (born 1992), German footballer Rico Bianchi (1930–2025), Swiss rower Rico Blanco (born 1973), Filipino singer-songwriter Rico Brizuela (born 1946), Filipino businessman Rico Brogna (born 1970), American baseball player Rico Capuano, better known as Rico (Scottish singer) (1971–2022).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jeff is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jeff by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jeff Rico

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jeff Rico:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jeff?
The first name Jeff originates from English. Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given names Jefferson or Jeffrey, the latter of which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Jeff Kuhn, physicist and astronomer Jeff Remmel, American mathematician Jeff S.
When was Jeff most popular?
The name Jeff reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rico?
The surname Rico originates from Spanish. Rico Abreu (born 1992), American race car driver Rico Alaniz (1919–2015), Mexican-American actor Rico E. Anderson (born 1968), American actor Rico Back (born 1954), German businessman Rico Barrera (born 1984), Filipino actor Rico Beats, American record executive Rico Bell, English artist and musician Rico Benatelli (born 1992), German footballer Rico Bianchi (1930–2025), Swiss rower Rico Blanco (born 1973), Filipino singer-songwriter Rico Brizuela (born 1946), Filipino businessman Rico Brogna (born 1970), American baseball player Rico Capuano, better known as Rico (Scottish singer) (1971–2022).
What are the origins of the name Jeff Rico?
The name Jeff Rico combines two different traditions: the first name Jeff has English roots, while the surname Rico originates from Spanish.
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