Jeffrey Boling

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Boling — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Boling 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 Boling: People with the surname Alexis Boling (born 1979), American filmmaker and musician Bodine Boling (born 1982), American writer and filmmaker Clint Boling (born 1989), American football player Dulcie Boling (born 1936), Australian businesswoman John Boling (1895–1962), American racing driver Lexi Boling (born 1993), American model Matt Boling (born 2000), American track and field athlete Kim Böling (born 1992), Finnish footballer Boling County, a former county of the Eastern Han in Hebei, China Boling Principality, a former principality of the Western Jin Empire in Hebei, China Boling Commandery. 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: Boling

English

People with the surname Alexis Boling (born 1979), American filmmaker and musician Bodine Boling (born 1982), American writer and filmmaker Clint Boling (born 1989), American football player Dulcie Boling (born 1936), Australian businesswoman John Boling (1895–1962), American racing driver Lexi Boling (born 1993), American model Matt Boling (born 2000), American track and field athlete Kim Böling (born 1992), Finnish footballer Boling County, a former county of the Eastern Han in Hebei, China Boling Principality, a former principality of the Western Jin Empire in Hebei, China Boling Commandery.

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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 Boling

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 Boling:

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Boling?
The surname Boling originates from English. People with the surname Alexis Boling (born 1979), American filmmaker and musician Bodine Boling (born 1982), American writer and filmmaker Clint Boling (born 1989), American football player Dulcie Boling (born 1936), Australian businesswoman John Boling (1895–1962), American racing driver Lexi Boling (born 1993), American model Matt Boling (born 2000), American track and field athlete Kim Böling (born 1992), Finnish footballer Boling County, a former county of the Eastern Han in Hebei, China Boling Principality, a former principality of the Western Jin Empire in Hebei, China Boling Commandery.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Boling?
The name Jeffrey Boling combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Boling originates from English.
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