Geoff is of English origin, derived from the Norman French 'Jauffré', which itself came from the Germanic 'Gautbert'. It means 'peace warrior'. The name was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066 and has been used consistently since then. Notable figures with this name include Geoff Capes, a British shot putter, and Geoff Hurst, an English footballer known for his hat-trick of goals in the 1966 World Cup final.
Geoffrey's name was given to five children each in the years 1956 and 1966, six in 1963, and another five in 1969, making a total of twenty-one Geoffrey births over these four years combined.