Geoff
Below 5 births
About Geoff
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.
Pronounced JEF.
As of October 2026, Geoff ranked #11183 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #941 in 1962.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Geoff on lists
Famous Geoffs
- 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
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