Gefen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gefen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Gefen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gefen is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #34,781 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,781
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Gefen is also used as a girl name, ranked #51062.
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About the Name Gefen
Gefen is a boy name .
Is Gefen a boy or girl name? Gefen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,781 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,062. Gefen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gefen is currently ranked #34,781 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gefen include Gef, Gey, Geie, and Gefkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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