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Pharez

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How to Pronounce Pharez

Pronounced FAIR-ez /ˈfɛər.ɛz/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Hebrew Perez (Peretz), 'breach; breakthrough.' In Genesis, Perez is a son of Judah and Tamar and an ancestor of King David and, in the Gospels, of the messianic line — noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Pharez means 'breach; breakthrough' (said 'FAIR-ez'). Strong and meaningful.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA form of the Hebrew Perez (Peretz), 'breach; breakthrough.' In Genesis, Perez is a son of Judah and Tamar and an ancestor of King David and, in the Gospels, of the messianic line — noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2014)#13528 ↗ Rising

2014 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 17

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

Pharez comes from the Hebrew Perez, 'breach; breakthrough.' Borne in Genesis by a son of Judah and Tamar, an ancestor of King David, it is noted respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'FAIR-ez').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Pharez is a form of the Hebrew Perez, 'breach; breakthrough' — in Genesis a son of Judah and Tamar and an ancestor of King David, noted respectfully (said 'FAIR-ez').

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References — Pharez — Hebrew Perez; 'breach; breakthrough'; biblical

Variations

PerezPeretzParez

Nicknames

RezPhar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pharez mean?

Pharez is a form of the Hebrew Perez, 'breach; breakthrough' - in Genesis a son of Judah and an ancestor of King David.

How do you pronounce Pharez?

It's said FAIR-ez /ˈfɛər.ɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pharez a boy or girl name?

Pharez is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Pharez?

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