Jeff Xu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeff Xu — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeff Xu 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 Xu: Surnames Xu (surname 徐) (徐 Xú) Xu (surname 許) (许/許 Xǔ) Xu (surname 胥) (胥 Xū) The tones of these surnames are different in Mandarin, but if the tone diacritics are omitted then each surname would be spelled Xu in pinyin, and Hsü in the Wade–Giles system or Hsu if the diaeresis is also omitted. 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: Xu

Vietnamese

Surnames Xu (surname 徐) (徐 Xú) Xu (surname 許) (许/許 Xǔ) Xu (surname 胥) (胥 Xū) The tones of these surnames are different in Mandarin, but if the tone diacritics are omitted then each surname would be spelled Xu in pinyin, and Hsü in the Wade–Giles system or Hsu if the diaeresis is also omitted.

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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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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Xu?
The surname Xu originates from Vietnamese. Surnames Xu (surname 徐) (徐 Xú) Xu (surname 許) (许/許 Xǔ) Xu (surname 胥) (胥 Xū) The tones of these surnames are different in Mandarin, but if the tone diacritics are omitted then each surname would be spelled Xu in pinyin, and Hsü in the Wade–Giles system or Hsu if the diaeresis is also omitted.
What are the origins of the name Jeff Xu?
The name Jeff Xu combines two different traditions: the first name Jeff has English roots, while the surname Xu originates from Vietnamese.
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