Geoffrey
BoyGermanic (via Old French)
Geoffrey is a boy name of Germanic (via Old French) origin meaning "peaceful pledge or region of peace".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Germanic (via Old French)
Religion
Christian
Popularity
10 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
8 letters
Meaning
peaceful pledge or region of peace
Etymology
From Old French Geoffroi, itself derived from the Germanic elements *gawja* ‘region’ and *frid* ‘peace’. It entered English as Geoffrey during the Middle Ages.
Famous People Named Geoffrey
- Geoffrey Chaucer — 14th century English poet and author (1343–1400)
- Geoffrey Rush — Australian actor (born 1951)
- Geoffrey Ingram Taylor — British mathematician and physicist (1886-1975)
- Geoffrey Howe — British politician (1926–2015)
- Geoffrey Unsworth — British cinematographer (1914-1978)
Frequently Asked Questions About Geoffrey
What does the name Geoffrey mean?
Geoffrey means "peaceful pledge or region of peace", and is of Germanic (via Old French) origin.
What is the origin of the name Geoffrey?
Geoffrey originates from Germanic (via Old French), commonly used in Western Europe.
Is Geoffrey a boy or girl name?
Geoffrey is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Geoffrey associated with?
Geoffrey is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Geoffrey?
Yes — notable people named Geoffrey include Geoffrey Chaucer (14th century English poet and author, 1343–1400), Geoffrey Rush (Australian actor, born 1951), Geoffrey Ingram Taylor (British mathematician and physicist, 1886-1975), Geoffrey Howe (British politician, 1926–2015) and Geoffrey Unsworth (British cinematographer, 1914-1978).
Last updated: June 2026