Jeffrey Tolbert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffrey Tolbert — peaceful pledge
887K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffrey Tolbert 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 Tolbert: Berlinda Tolbert (born 1949), American film and television actress, The Jeffersons Caroline Tolbert, American political scientist Emanuel Tolbert (born 1958), American football player Jalen Tolbert (born 1999), American football player Jim Tolbert (born 1944), American football player John Tolbert, American local education activist Lynda Tolbert-Goode (born 1967), American hurdler and sprinter Margaret Tolbert (born 1943), American chemist Matt Tolbert (born 1982), American baseball player Mike Tolbert (born 1985), American football player Miles Tolbert, Secretary of the Environment of the Sta. 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: Tolbert

English

Berlinda Tolbert (born 1949), American film and television actress, The Jeffersons Caroline Tolbert, American political scientist Emanuel Tolbert (born 1958), American football player Jalen Tolbert (born 1999), American football player Jim Tolbert (born 1944), American football player John Tolbert, American local education activist Lynda Tolbert-Goode (born 1967), American hurdler and sprinter Margaret Tolbert (born 1943), American chemist Matt Tolbert (born 1982), American baseball player Mike Tolbert (born 1985), American football player Miles Tolbert, Secretary of the Environment of the Sta.

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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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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jeffrey Tolbert:

5
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Tolbert?
The surname Tolbert originates from English. Berlinda Tolbert (born 1949), American film and television actress, The Jeffersons Caroline Tolbert, American political scientist Emanuel Tolbert (born 1958), American football player Jalen Tolbert (born 1999), American football player Jim Tolbert (born 1944), American football player John Tolbert, American local education activist Lynda Tolbert-Goode (born 1967), American hurdler and sprinter Margaret Tolbert (born 1943), American chemist Matt Tolbert (born 1982), American baseball player Mike Tolbert (born 1985), American football player Miles Tolbert, Secretary of the Environment of the Sta.
What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Tolbert?
The name Jeffrey Tolbert combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Tolbert originates from English.
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