Jeffrey Sturm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Sturm — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Sturm 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 Sturm: Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor. 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: Sturm

English

Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor.

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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 Sturm

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 Sturm:

4
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Sturm?
The surname Sturm originates from English. Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Sturm?
The name Jeffrey Sturm combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Sturm originates from English.
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