Jefford
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Jefford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 11 babies have been named Jefford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jefford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,614 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,614
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jefford
Jefford is a boy name .
Jefford is currently ranked #29,614 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jefford include Jef, Jeff, Jeffy, Jeffie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Jey, Jeie, and Jefkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jefford include Jeffrey, Jefferson, Jeffery, Jeff . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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