Jeffery Gist

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffery Gist — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffery Gist is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jeffery is a masculine given name of English origin. Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), . The surname Gist: Asante Gist (born 1997), American basketball player Carole Gist (born 1969), first African American woman to win the Miss USA title Christopher Gist (1706–1759), one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country in what would become the United States Eloyce King Patrick Gist (1892–1974), American film director and producer George Gist, English name of Sequoyah (c.1770–1843), Native American silversmith and inventor of a Cherokee syllabary James Gist (born 1986), American professional basketball player Joseph Gist (1775–1836), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Kenneth Gist Jr. Jeffery is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 249K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeffery reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeffery

English

Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), .

Surname: Gist

English

Asante Gist (born 1997), American basketball player Carole Gist (born 1969), first African American woman to win the Miss USA title Christopher Gist (1706–1759), one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country in what would become the United States Eloyce King Patrick Gist (1892–1974), American film director and producer George Gist, English name of Sequoyah (c.1770–1843), Native American silversmith and inventor of a Cherokee syllabary James Gist (born 1986), American professional basketball player Joseph Gist (1775–1836), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Kenneth Gist Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jeffery 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 Jeffery by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jeffery Gist

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 Jeffery Gist:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Jeffery?
The first name Jeffery originates from English. Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), .
When was Jeffery most popular?
The name Jeffery reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gist?
The surname Gist originates from English. Asante Gist (born 1997), American basketball player Carole Gist (born 1969), first African American woman to win the Miss USA title Christopher Gist (1706–1759), one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country in what would become the United States Eloyce King Patrick Gist (1892–1974), American film director and producer George Gist, English name of Sequoyah (c.1770–1843), Native American silversmith and inventor of a Cherokee syllabary James Gist (born 1986), American professional basketball player Joseph Gist (1775–1836), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Kenneth Gist Jr.
How common is the surname Gist?
The surname Gist is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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