Jeffrey Schubert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Schubert — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Schubert 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 Schubert: Adam Schubert (born 1985), Australian professional rugby league footballer Albrecht Schubert (1886–1966), German general Alexander Schubert (born 1979), German composer André Schubert (born 1971), German football player and coach Bernard Schubert (1895–1988), American screenwriter and television producer Boris Schubert (1906–1983), Russian-French geologist better known as Boris Choubert Christoph Schubert (born 1982), German professional ice hockey player Cordula Schubert (born 1959), German politician David Schubert (1913–1946), American poet Ernő Schubert (1881–1931), Hungarian track and fie. 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: Schubert

French

Adam Schubert (born 1985), Australian professional rugby league footballer Albrecht Schubert (1886–1966), German general Alexander Schubert (born 1979), German composer André Schubert (born 1971), German football player and coach Bernard Schubert (1895–1988), American screenwriter and television producer Boris Schubert (1906–1983), Russian-French geologist better known as Boris Choubert Christoph Schubert (born 1982), German professional ice hockey player Cordula Schubert (born 1959), German politician David Schubert (1913–1946), American poet Ernő Schubert (1881–1931), Hungarian track and fie.

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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 Schubert

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 Schubert:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Schubert?
The surname Schubert originates from French. Adam Schubert (born 1985), Australian professional rugby league footballer Albrecht Schubert (1886–1966), German general Alexander Schubert (born 1979), German composer André Schubert (born 1971), German football player and coach Bernard Schubert (1895–1988), American screenwriter and television producer Boris Schubert (1906–1983), Russian-French geologist better known as Boris Choubert Christoph Schubert (born 1982), German professional ice hockey player Cordula Schubert (born 1959), German politician David Schubert (1913–1946), American poet Ernő Schubert (1881–1931), Hungarian track and fie.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Schubert?
The name Jeffrey Schubert combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Schubert originates from French.
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