US Popularity Rank: 8438

Origin: Dutch

Meaning: God shall add

Jef is a boy’s name of Dutch and Hebrew origin. It’s a short form of Jozef, which is a Dutch variant of the Hebrew name Yosef or Joseph, meaning “God shall add.” If you’re religious, you may believe that God is adding to your blessings by bringing baby into your life, making this a fitting name! Jef is a short and sweet variant that can be used as a nickname for Jozef, or as a name on its own.