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Jeptha

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEF-thuh /ˈdʒɛf.θə/Medium

Meaning: Jeptha is a form of Jephthah, a Hebrew biblical name usually read as 'he opens' or 'God opens' (from the root p-t-h, 'to open'). Jephthah was a judge of Israel; we note the name respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A weighty two-beat name: Jeptha is a form of biblical Jephthah, 'he opens' (said 'JEF-thuh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningJeptha is a form of Jephthah, a Hebrew biblical name usually read as 'he opens' or 'God opens' (from the root p-t-h, 'to open'). Jephthah was a judge of Israel; we note the name respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11521 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418832024

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

Jeptha is a form of Jephthah, a Hebrew biblical name from the root p-t-h, 'to open,' read as 'he opens' or 'God opens.' Jephthah was a judge of Israel, and the name saw use among English-speaking families in earlier centuries. We note its biblical weight respectfully (said 'JEF-thuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. today. Rare, weighty, and biblical.

Did you know? Jeptha is a form of Jephthah, a judge of Israel in the Book of Judges. The Hebrew name means 'he opens' or 'God opens.' It's an old, sober biblical pick, which we note respectfully (said 'JEF-thuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Jeptha — Form of Jephthah; Hebrew 'he opens'; biblical judge

Variations

JephthahJephthaJeptho

Nicknames

JepJeff

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeptha mean?

Jeptha is a form of Jephthah, a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'he opens' or 'God opens.'

How do you pronounce Jeptha?

It's said JEF-thuh /ˈdʒɛf.θə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeptha a boy or girl name?

Here Jeptha is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jeptha?

Jeptha is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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