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At a Glance: Name: Godfrey – Meaning: God's peace – Origin: Old High German / Old French – Gender: primarily used for boys
Godfrey is an Old High German and Old French name that means "God's peace." It's a rarely heard name in the U.S. today, so a child named Godfrey would be unlikely to share it with a classmate.
Meaning & Origin of Godfrey
Meaning: God's peace.
Origin: Old High German / Old French.
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Godfrey
Godfrey peaked at #566 in 1888, when 13 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #10205, with just 7 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Godfrey mean?
God’s peace. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Godfrey)
Is Godfrey a popular name right now?
Godfrey peaked at #566 in 1888 and is ranked #10205 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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