Caffrey is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Caomhádh', which means 'descendant of Caomhádh'. The name translates to 'gentle' or 'gracious'. It was traditionally an anglicized form of the Irish sept name Ó Caomhádh, found in County Cork. Caffrey is now primarily found as a surname, with its usage as a given name being quite rare.
The name Caffrey experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable dip in 2013 and an increase in 2021.