Boy Name

Japheth

"Hebrew name meaning 'he shall enlarge' or 'God will enlarge.' Son of Noah in the Bible, associated with expansion and growth."

Ranked #3236 for boys

About the Name Japheth

Meaning

Hebrew name meaning 'he shall enlarge' or 'God will enlarge.' Son of Noah in the Bible, associated with expansion and growth.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#3236

Japheth is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Hebrew name meaning 'he shall enlarge' or 'God will enlarge.' Son of Noah in the Bible, associated with expansion and growth." and Currently ranked #3236 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#125
1970
#176
1980
#192
1990
#327
2000
#361
2010
#172
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Japheth

  • J( Japheth (Biblical figure, son of Noah)

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