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Geffen

♂ Boy

Pronounced GEH-fen /ˈɡɛ.fɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew gefen, 'a vine; a grapevine' (a symbol of fruitfulness and the land of Israel); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A vine; a grapevine: Geffen is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GEH-fen'). Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew gefen, 'a vine; a grapevine' (a symbol of fruitfulness and the land of Israel); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10194 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419972024

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

Geffen comes from the Hebrew gefen, 'a vine; a grapevine' (a symbol of fruitfulness and the land of Israel); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; also an English surname; said 'GEH-fen').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish/Israeli families. Rare, a-vine at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Geffen means 'a vine; a grapevine' in Hebrew (gefen, a symbol of fruitfulness) — a crisp, nature-linked name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GEH-fen').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Geffen — Hebrew; unisex; routes layered

Variations

GefenGefIn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geffen mean?

Geffen is Hebrew for 'a vine; a grapevine' (a symbol of fruitfulness); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Geffen?

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

Is Geffen a boy or girl name?

Geffen is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Geffen?

Geffen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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