Geoff

Anglo-Saxon from French

"pledge of peace"

Geoff Origin and Meaning

The name Geoff is a boy's name.

Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'peace pledge' or 'divine peace.' This shorter variant gained popularity particularly in British-influenced regions during the mid-20th century. While maintaining the same pronunciation as 'Jeff,' the distinctive spelling gives it a more traditional English appearance, reflecting its medieval origins. Geoffrey was introduced to England by the Normans and was borne by several medieval nobles. The shortened form Geoff offers a classic yet approachable quality, balancing formality with familiarity. Though less common now than in previous decades, Geoff continues to be used, appreciated for its straightforward sound and rich historical associations.

Geoff Rank in US Top 1000

# 981 in the US

Famous People Named Geoff

• Geoff Wigington Guitarist of the Band Waterparks.
• Geoffrey Charles "Geoff" Hurst English footballer
• Geoffrey Thomas "Geoff" Hangartner American football player
• Geoffrey Isaiah "Geoff" Schwartz American football player
• Geoff Johns American president of DC Comics
• Geoffrey Scott "Geoff" Cameron American soccer player
• Geoffrey "Geoff" Downes English musician of The Buggles, Yes and Asia
• Geoffrey Joseph "Geoff" Rowley English pro skateboarder
• Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls English keyboardist of Black Sabbath
• Geoffrey Wayne "Geoff" Tate American lead singer of the band Queensryche
• Geoffrey Paul "Geoff" Barrow English musician of Portishead
• Geoffrey William "Geoff" Rickly English lead singer of Thursday
• Geoff Charles Ogilvy Australian golfer
• Geoffrey Brian "Geoff" Hunt Australian squash player
• Geoffrey Lazer "Geoff" Ramsey (born Geoffrey Paul Fink) American comedian of the internet group Rooster Teeth

The name Geoff in Pop Culture

• Geoff the Lorax in the film The Lorax
• Geoff character in animated series Total Drama Island
• Geoff Mark Corrigon's romantic rival on TV's Peep Show