What origin is the name Japheth?

Japheth comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Japheth a popular name?

Japheth is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Japheth?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Japheth — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Japheth

Q: Is Japheth a rare name?

Yes. Japheth does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Japheth

Japheth

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Japheth is a hebrew boy's name meaning "He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament".

Parents who choose Japheth pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Japheth

Very rare in US records

What does Japheth mean?

Japheth is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament".