Jeffrey

American  

[jef-ree] / ˈdʒɛf ri /

noun

1. Francis Lord Jeffrey, 1773–1850, Scottish jurist, editor, and critic.

2. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “divine peace.”

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Jeffrey British  

/ ˈdʒɛfrɪ /

noun

1. Francis, Lord. 1773–1850, Scottish judge and literary critic. As editor of the Edinburgh Review (1803–29), he was noted for the severity of his criticism of the romantic poets, esp Wordsworth

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Example Sentences

On Wednesday, plaintiff attorney Jeffrey Kessler will argue in a hearing that school-affiliated businesses such as multimedia rights holders or corporate sponsors, should not be subject to the CSC’s rigorous criteria for NIL deals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Neither Sanchez nor Fujimori will have a legislative majority and whoever wins must build alliances to complete their term, according to analyst Jeffrey Radzinsky.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Jeffrey Kessler, one of Sorsby’s attorneys, called the outcome “a just result.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Jeffrey Ptak, the managing director of Morningstar Research Services, warned in a report last week that the momentum may not be sustainable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Mom,” said Amanda, “this is Jeffrey —” She whispered, “What’s your last name?”

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli