Jeffrey vs John
Jeffrey
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Peaceful pledge
Peak: 1966 (1.66%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Jeffrey | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | - | 8.15% |
| 1890 | - | 7.10% |
| 1900 | - | 6.06% |
| 1910 | - | 5.49% |
| 1920 | - | 5.17% |
| 1930 | - | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.07% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.42% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 1.33% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 1.58% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.88% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.51% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.17% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Jeffrey or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Jeffrey peaked in 1966 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Jeffrey and John mean?
Jeffrey means "Peaceful pledge" while John means "God is gracious".