Jephthe

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Jephthe peaked during the Millennial wave, when 6 babies received this name in a single year (1993). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Jephthe has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Jephthe is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jephthe is a rare French-influenced variant of Jephthah — a Hebrew biblical name meaning "God will open" or "he will open," borne by a judge of ancient Israel whose story is told in the Book of Judges. The -the ending reflects the French rendering of biblical names, where many Hebrew names were Gallicized during the medieval period.

The name carries the weight of an obscure but genuine biblical figure — not as well known as the major prophets, but deeply embedded in the scriptural tradition that has always been a source of American names.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Jephthe belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jephthe’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1993

1993

Peak year

6 births

Compare Jephthe with another name

Popularity Over Time

Jephthe has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.

First appeared: 1993Peak: 1993 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jephthe
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	6	#9628	—
1990s	6	#8092	—

The Story of Jephthe

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Jephthe is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jephthe are most likely born between 1993 and 2000.

How rare is Jephthe?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jephthe is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 1990s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1993–2000)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jephthe
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2000	6	#9628	0
1993	6	#8092	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jephthe a boy's or girl's name?

Jephthe is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jephthe most popular?

Jephthe reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jephthe?

Jephthe is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1993. Its peak was in 1993.

Explore More

By Length7-letter names By OriginHebrew names By EndingNames in -e TrendingRising names RankingsFull rankings

Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2000