Ilan vs Jeffery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Jeffery mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ilan and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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