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Jehoshaphat

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-HOSH-uh-fat /dʒəˈhɑʃ.ə.fæt/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Yehoshafat, combining the divine name element Yeho- with shafat, 'to judge' — 'the Lord has judged'. Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah, remembered in the books of Kings and Chronicles for his reforms.Medium

In 30 seconds: A great old biblical name: Jehoshaphat means 'the Lord has judged' — a king of Judah (said 'juh-HOSH-uh-fat').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Yehoshafat, combining the divine name element Yeho- with shafat, 'to judge' — 'the Lord has judged'. Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah, remembered in the books of Kings and Chronicles for his reforms.
U.S. rank (2024)#13088 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320192024

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

Jehoshaphat comes from Hebrew Yehoshafat — the divine element Yeho- plus shafat, 'to judge' — 'the Lord has judged'. He ruled Judah in the ninth century BC and is remembered for religious reform and for the Valley of Jehoshaphat named in the book of Joel. The name is grand, long and rarely given today (said 'juh-HOSH-uh-fat').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for boys. Very rare, biblical, and imposing.

Did you know? Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah known for sending teachers through the land and for a battle won, the story says, by singers marching ahead of the army. His name means 'the Lord has judged' (said 'juh-HOSH-uh-fat').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Jehoshaphat — Hebrew Yehoshafat, 'the Lord has judged'; king of Judah

Variations

JosaphatYehoshafatJosafat

Nicknames

JoshJeho

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jehoshaphat mean?

Jehoshaphat is a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord has judged'. It was borne by a king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible.

How do you pronounce Jehoshaphat?

It's said juh-HOSH-uh-fat /dʒəˈhɑʃ.ə.fæt/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jehoshaphat a boy or girl name?

Jehoshaphat is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jehoshaphat?

Jehoshaphat is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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