What origin is the name Mephibosheth?

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

Is Mephibosheth a popular name?

Mephibosheth 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 Mephibosheth?

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

Mephibosheth

Q: Is Mephibosheth a rare name?

Yes. Mephibosheth 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 Mephibosheth

Mephibosheth

Boy

hebrew

4 syllables

Mephibosheth is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning from my mouth proceeds reproach. It is a significant name found in the Old Testament.".

Parents who choose Mephibosheth pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning from my mouth proceeds reproach. It is a significant name found in the Old Testament.". At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning from my mouth proceeds reproach. It is a significant name found in the Old Testament.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Mephibosheth

Very rare in US records

What does Mephibosheth mean?

Mephibosheth is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning from my mouth proceeds reproach. It is a significant name found in the Old Testament.".