Jeffrey Pare

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Pare — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Pare 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 Pare: Pare, former member of Kotak, an Indonesian band Pare Lorentz (1905-1992), American film director Lincoln Pare (born 2001), American football player Richard Pare (born 1948), English photographer Paré, a surname (includes a list) Goregaon or formerly Pare, now a suburb of Mumbai, India Parè, a municipality in the Province of Como, Italy Pare, Kediri, a town in East Java, Indonesia Pare Mountains, a mountain range in northeastern Tanzania PARE (aviation), a spin recovery technique in aviation Pare (fort), a type of ruins on Rapa Iti Pare language, a Bantu language closely related to Taveta Pare. 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: Pare

English

Pare, former member of Kotak, an Indonesian band Pare Lorentz (1905-1992), American film director Lincoln Pare (born 2001), American football player Richard Pare (born 1948), English photographer Paré, a surname (includes a list) Goregaon or formerly Pare, now a suburb of Mumbai, India Parè, a municipality in the Province of Como, Italy Pare, Kediri, a town in East Java, Indonesia Pare Mountains, a mountain range in northeastern Tanzania PARE (aviation), a spin recovery technique in aviation Pare (fort), a type of ruins on Rapa Iti Pare language, a Bantu language closely related to Taveta Pare.

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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 Pare

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 Pare:

7
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Pare?
The surname Pare originates from English. Pare, former member of Kotak, an Indonesian band Pare Lorentz (1905-1992), American film director Lincoln Pare (born 2001), American football player Richard Pare (born 1948), English photographer Paré, a surname (includes a list) Goregaon or formerly Pare, now a suburb of Mumbai, India Parè, a municipality in the Province of Como, Italy Pare, Kediri, a town in East Java, Indonesia Pare Mountains, a mountain range in northeastern Tanzania PARE (aviation), a spin recovery technique in aviation Pare (fort), a type of ruins on Rapa Iti Pare language, a Bantu language closely related to Taveta Pare.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Pare?
The name Jeffrey Pare combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Pare originates from English.
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