Jeffrey Avila

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Avila — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Avila is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Jeffrey is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Jeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried). It has been argued that the common derivation of Middle French Geoffrey (or Geoffroy), Jeffery from Godfrey is mistaken, and that the names reflect two separate first Germanic elements god vs. gaut, which became conflated in Old High German by the end of the early medieval period. Outside of North America, Geoffrey is more common than Jeffrey. The surname Avila: Ávila is a Spanish or Galician surname, originally de Ávila (who comes from a city named Ávila, most likely Ávila, Spain). (Alphabetical by surname) Alex Avila (born 1987), American baseball player Alonso de Ávila (fl. 1520s), Spanish conquistador Amelio Robles Ávila (1889–1984), Mexican revolutionary Andrea Ávila (born 1970), Argentine long and triple jumper Artur Avila (born 1979), Brazilian mathematician Bobby Ávila (1924–2004), American baseball player Bonifacio Ávila (1950–2026), Colombian boxer Charles F. Jeffrey is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 887K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeffrey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeffrey

Meaning: peaceful pledge

Germanic

Jeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried). It has been argued that the common derivation of Middle French Geoffrey (or Geoffroy), Jeffery from Godfrey is mistaken, and that the names reflect two separate first Germanic elements god vs. gaut, which became conflated in Old High German by the end of the early medieval period. Outside of North America, Geoffrey is more common than Jeffrey.

Surname: Avila

Spanish

Ávila is a Spanish or Galician surname, originally de Ávila (who comes from a city named Ávila, most likely Ávila, Spain). (Alphabetical by surname) Alex Avila (born 1987), American baseball player Alonso de Ávila (fl. 1520s), Spanish conquistador Amelio Robles Ávila (1889–1984), Mexican revolutionary Andrea Ávila (born 1970), Argentine long and triple jumper Artur Avila (born 1979), Brazilian mathematician Bobby Ávila (1924–2004), American baseball player Bonifacio Ávila (1950–2026), Colombian boxer Charles F.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Jeffrey Avila

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 Jeffrey Avila:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Jeffrey?
The first name Jeffrey originates from Germanic. Jeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried). It has been argued that the common derivation of Middle French Geoffrey (or Geoffroy), Jeffery from Godfrey is mistaken, and that the names reflect two separate first Germanic elements god vs. gaut, which became conflated in Old High German by the end of the early medieval period. Outside of North America, Geoffrey is more common than Jeffrey.
When was Jeffrey most popular?
The name Jeffrey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Avila?
The surname Avila originates from Spanish. Ávila is a Spanish or Galician surname, originally de Ávila (who comes from a city named Ávila, most likely Ávila, Spain). (Alphabetical by surname) Alex Avila (born 1987), American baseball player Alonso de Ávila (fl. 1520s), Spanish conquistador Amelio Robles Ávila (1889–1984), Mexican revolutionary Andrea Ávila (born 1970), Argentine long and triple jumper Artur Avila (born 1979), Brazilian mathematician Bobby Ávila (1924–2004), American baseball player Bonifacio Ávila (1950–2026), Colombian boxer Charles F.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Avila?
The name Jeffrey Avila combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Avila originates from Spanish.
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