Jefe

While Jefe could be seen as a variation of Jeff or Jeffrey, it's also a Spanish word name, translating to "chief". While "title names" like Messiah, Rex, and Saint in vogue, the phrase "El Jefe" has been associated with several high profile drug traffickers in the US which may put some parents off. Occasionally used for boys however, nearly 40 babies have been given the name since it first appeared in the charts back in 2017.

Pronounced kheh-FEH; heh-fay.

As of October 2026, Jefe ranked #8532 in US births in 2023 SSA.