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Boy Name

Godfrey

"God's peace or peaceful ruler"

Ranked #10205 for boys

About the Name Godfrey

Meaning

God's peace or peaceful ruler

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

G

Boy Rank

#10205

Godfrey is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "God's peace or peaceful ruler" and Currently ranked #10205 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with G or explore other Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#373
1950
#269
1960
#209
1970
#196
1980
#166
1990
#86
2000
#107
2010
#51
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Godfrey

  • Go Godfrey of Bouillon (historical crusader)

Names Similar to Godfrey

Geoffrey

Boy

Godwin

Boy

Old English name combining 'god' (good) and 'win' (friend), meaning 'good friend' with connotations of noble character.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
G
Origin
Germanic

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