Name meaning & stats
Geoffrey
Geoffrey means “God’s peace” (Germanic origin). 53,741 US babies since 1940, peak 1975. Notable Geoffreys are 2.2× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“God’s peace”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1975
53,741 US babies were named Geoffrey between 1940 and 2025.
Where Geoffreys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2.2× | High · 45 people |
| Writer | 1.9× | High · 37 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 27 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | Medium · 21 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Geoffreys show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Geoffrey has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
Geoffrey is the main spelling
- Geoffrey 96%
- Geoffery 3%
- Geoffry 1%
- Geofrey <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1975)