Origin and Meaning of Jeffon

Derived from the name 'Jeffrey', meaning 'peaceful traveler' or 'God's peace'.

Origin: English - Jeffon is a modern variant of Jeffrey, which originates from the Old French name 'Geoffrey'. The element 'geof' means 'peace' and 'frid' means 'peace'.

• Jeffon is a relatively modern name and is less commonly used than its root form, Jeffrey.
• The name Jeffrey became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
• Notable bearers of the name Jeffrey include actor Jeffrey Tambor and musician Jeff Beck.
• The name Jeffrey peaked in popularity in the United States during the baby boom, particularly in the 1950s and 60s.
• Variations of the name Jeffrey include Geoff, Jeff, and Jefron, the latter being a different phonetic approach.