Jeffrey Tillery

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Tillery — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Tillery 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 Tillery: People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W. 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: Tillery

English

People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.

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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 Tillery

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 Tillery:

5
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Tillery?
The surname Tillery originates from English. People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Tillery?
The name Jeffrey Tillery combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Tillery originates from English.
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