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Jafet

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Pronounced kha-FEHT /xa.ˈfet/Medium

Meaning: EnlargedMedium

In 30 seconds: Jafet is a Spanish form of a Biblical name meaning 'enlarged.'

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningEnlarged

U.S. rank (2025)#2778 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births46 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,442

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

Jafet is the Spanish form of the old Biblical name meaning 'enlarged.' Its variations — Japheth, Iapheth, Yefet and Iafeth — trace the same name across Hebrew, Greek and English spellings. The figure behind it is one of the three sons in the flood story, which gives the name deep roots.

The Spanish spelling smooths the harder 'ph' of Japheth into a simple f. That makes Jafet read more softly than its English counterpart while pointing to the same source.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jafet is 'enlarged', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Jafet — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JaphethIaphethYefetIafeth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jafet mean?

Jafet is usually explained as meaning 'enlarged' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Jafet?

It's commonly said kha-FEHT /xa.ˈfet/.

Is Jafet a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jafet is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jafet?

In 2024, Jafet ranked #2799 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.