Jeff Savage

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeff Savage — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeff Savage 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 Savage: Abdou Kareem Savage (c. 1946–2015), Gambian judge, Chief Justice of the Gambia (2006–2009) Adam Savage (born 1967), American television co-host of MythBusters Agnes Yewande Savage (1906–1964), the first woman in West Africa to train and qualify in orthodox medicine and also the first West African woman to receive a university degree Alan Savage (football chairman), chairman of Scottish Premier League team, Inverness Caledonian Thistle Alfred Savage (1903–1980), colonial Governor of British Guiana Alfred H. 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: Savage

Scottish

Abdou Kareem Savage (c. 1946–2015), Gambian judge, Chief Justice of the Gambia (2006–2009) Adam Savage (born 1967), American television co-host of MythBusters Agnes Yewande Savage (1906–1964), the first woman in West Africa to train and qualify in orthodox medicine and also the first West African woman to receive a university degree Alan Savage (football chairman), chairman of Scottish Premier League team, Inverness Caledonian Thistle Alfred Savage (1903–1980), colonial Governor of British Guiana Alfred H.

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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 Savage

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 Savage:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Savage?
The surname Savage originates from Scottish. Abdou Kareem Savage (c. 1946–2015), Gambian judge, Chief Justice of the Gambia (2006–2009) Adam Savage (born 1967), American television co-host of MythBusters Agnes Yewande Savage (1906–1964), the first woman in West Africa to train and qualify in orthodox medicine and also the first West African woman to receive a university degree Alan Savage (football chairman), chairman of Scottish Premier League team, Inverness Caledonian Thistle Alfred Savage (1903–1980), colonial Governor of British Guiana Alfred H.
What are the origins of the name Jeff Savage?
The name Jeff Savage combines two different traditions: the first name Jeff has English roots, while the surname Savage originates from Scottish.
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