Jeffrey Ogletree

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Ogletree — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Ogletree 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 Ogletree: Alec Ogletree (born 1991), American football player Al Ogletree (1930–2019), American baseball coach Andy Ogletree (born 1998), American golfer Artemus Ogletree (1915–1935), American victim of an unsolved murder Charles Ogletree (1952–2023), American professor Charlie Ogletree (born 1967), American sailor Craig Ogletree (1968–2021), American football player Drew Ogletree (born 1998), American football player Francis Ogletree (1826–1916), Canadian farmer and politician Kevin Ogletree (born 1987), American football player Mike Ogletree (born 1956), Scottish drummer Renae Ogletree (1950–2010), Am. 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: Ogletree

Scottish

Alec Ogletree (born 1991), American football player Al Ogletree (1930–2019), American baseball coach Andy Ogletree (born 1998), American golfer Artemus Ogletree (1915–1935), American victim of an unsolved murder Charles Ogletree (1952–2023), American professor Charlie Ogletree (born 1967), American sailor Craig Ogletree (1968–2021), American football player Drew Ogletree (born 1998), American football player Francis Ogletree (1826–1916), Canadian farmer and politician Kevin Ogletree (born 1987), American football player Mike Ogletree (born 1956), Scottish drummer Renae Ogletree (1950–2010), Am.

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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 Ogletree

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 Ogletree:

9
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Ogletree?
The surname Ogletree originates from Scottish. Alec Ogletree (born 1991), American football player Al Ogletree (1930–2019), American baseball coach Andy Ogletree (born 1998), American golfer Artemus Ogletree (1915–1935), American victim of an unsolved murder Charles Ogletree (1952–2023), American professor Charlie Ogletree (born 1967), American sailor Craig Ogletree (1968–2021), American football player Drew Ogletree (born 1998), American football player Francis Ogletree (1826–1916), Canadian farmer and politician Kevin Ogletree (born 1987), American football player Mike Ogletree (born 1956), Scottish drummer Renae Ogletree (1950–2010), Am.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Ogletree?
The name Jeffrey Ogletree combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Ogletree originates from Scottish.
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