Geffen
Pronunciation: [ g-EHF-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Geffen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 31 babies have been named Geffen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Geffen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,479 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,479
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Geffen
Geffen is a boy name .
Is Geffen a boy or girl name? Geffen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,479 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,671. Geffen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Geffen is currently ranked #15,479 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Geffen include Gef, Geff, Geffy, Geffie, Gey, Geie, and Gefkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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