Jephthah
Jephthah is a boy baby name. Ranked #34,636 in the US, popular nicknames include Jep, Jey, and Jepie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jephthah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 17 babies have been named Jephthah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jephthah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #34,636 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,636
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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About the Name Jephthah
Jephthah is a boy name .
Jephthah is currently ranked #34,636 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jephthah include Jep, Jey, Jepie, and Jephie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis