Boy Name

Yafet

"Possibly variant of Japheth (Hebrew biblical name meaning 'enlarged' or 'expansion') or Arabic origin."

Ranked #14139 for boys

About the Name Yafet

Meaning

Possibly variant of Japheth (Hebrew biblical name meaning 'enlarged' or 'expansion') or Arabic origin.

Origin

Hebrew, possibly Arabic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#14139

Yafet is a boy name of Hebrew, possibly Arabic origin. The name means "Possibly variant of Japheth (Hebrew biblical name meaning 'enlarged' or 'expansion') or Arabic origin." and Currently ranked #14139 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other Hebrew, possibly Arabic names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

1970

1980

#18

1990

#135

2000

#201

2010

#75

2020

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

Names Similar to Yafet

Japheth

Boy

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

Hebrew #3236

Jafar

Boy

Stream or small river. An Arabic name with natural and flowing symbolism.

Arabic #4610

Yakov

Boy

Supplanter, from the Hebrew Jacob meaning to hold the heel

Hebrew #1225

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: Y
Origin: Hebrew, possibly Arabic