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Jephte

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEF-tay /ˈdʒɛf.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: The French and Spanish form (Jephte / Jefte) of the Hebrew name Jephthah, borne by a judge of Israel in the Book of Judges; the Hebrew is often read 'he opens; God opens.' A biblical name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Jephte is the French/Spanish form of Jephthah, a judge of Israel (said 'JEF-tay'). Noted with respect.
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Origin LowHebrew, French, Spanish
MeaningThe French and Spanish form (Jephte / Jefte) of the Hebrew name Jephthah, borne by a judge of Israel in the Book of Judges; the Hebrew is often read 'he opens; God opens.' A biblical name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#9369 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219882022

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

Jephte (also Jefte) carries the Hebrew name Jephthah into French and Spanish tradition; in the Book of Judges Jephthah leads Israel in a difficult time. Its Hebrew is often read 'he opens; God opens.' Noted respectfully — rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'JEF-tay').

It appears rarely, mostly in French- and Spanish-speaking Christian families. Rare, biblical, and dignified.

Did you know? Jephte is the French and Spanish form of Jephthah — a judge of Israel in the Book of Judges — with the Hebrew often read 'he opens.' A name of quiet biblical weight (said 'JEF-tay').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jephte — Hebrew Jephthah (Book of Judges); French/Spanish form

Variations

JephthahJefteJephté

Nicknames

JephTay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jephte mean?

Jephte is the French and Spanish form of the Hebrew Jephthah, a judge of Israel in the Book of Judges; the Hebrew is often read 'he opens.'

How do you pronounce Jephte?

It's said JEF-tay /ˈdʒɛf.teɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jephte a boy or girl name?

Here Jephte is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jephte?

Jephte is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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