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

Wall’s alleged victims included attorney Jeffrey Tidus, 53, who won a $1.7 million settlement against a close friend of Wall in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Her reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s network and his 50th birthday book was a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and helped provoke the release of millions of Justice Department documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The barrister told the jury that Complainant A knew "this would not be a normal case" because of who Sir Jeffrey was.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

But Pivotal Research Group analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak doesn’t think rival players will attempt to outbid Fox.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

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

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli