Jeffrey Burg

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Burg — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Burg 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 Burg: Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766. 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: Burg

Hebrew

Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.

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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 Burg

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 Burg:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Burg?
The surname Burg originates from Hebrew. Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Burg?
The name Jeffrey Burg combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Burg originates from Hebrew.
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