Gefen

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Pronounced GEH-fen /ˈɡɛ.fɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Gefen, 'vine; grapevine' - a nature name tied to the fruitful vine of Israel. Used for girls and boys; here a girl's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A fruitful nature name: Gefen is Hebrew for 'vine; grapevine' (said 'GEH-fen'). Rooted and green.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Gefen, 'vine; grapevine' - a nature name tied to the fruitful vine of Israel. Used for girls and boys; here a girl's name.

U.S. rank (2021)#16061 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gefen comes from the Hebrew for 'vine; grapevine.' It reads rooted and green - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'GEH-fen').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Gefen is Hebrew for 'vine; grapevine' - a nature name tied to the fruitful vine, one of the seven species of the land of Israel - rooted and green (said 'GEH-fen').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Gefen — Hebrew 'vine; grapevine'

Variations

GeffenGefennGefene

Nicknames

GefiFeni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gefen mean?

Gefen is Hebrew for 'vine; grapevine.'

How do you pronounce Gefen?

It's said GEH-fen /ˈɡɛ.fɛn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gefen a boy or girl name?

Gefen is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gefen?

Gefen is extremely rare in the U.S.