Jefte

Jefte is a boy baby name. Ranked #10,731 in the US, popular nicknames include Jef, Jey, and Jefie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jefte is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jefte often also consider Clarice, Asafe, Alyssa .

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Historical Record

Jefte first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.

Over 153 babies have been named Jefte in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jefte is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,731 for boy names in the US .

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#10,731
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#10,731
Total SSA Count
8

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Jef Jey Jefie

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Clarice Boy Old French Asafe Boy Hebrew Alyssa Boy Greek Snyder Boy Low German Karin Boy Greek Brenten Boy Old English Ayyan Boy Arabic Chiloh Boy Hebrew

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Clarice Boy

Old French origin

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"God has gathered"

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"not madness, alyssum flower"

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Snyder Boy

Low German origin

"tailor, cloth cutter"

#10,704 in US
Karin Boy

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"pure"

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Brenten Boy

Old English origin

"from the burnt town or settlement"

#10,745 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefte

Is Jefte a boy or girl name?
Jefte is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jefte?
Jefte is currently ranked #10731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jefte?
Common nicknames for Jefte include Jef, Jey, and Jefie.
Is Jefte a common or rare name?
Jefte is an uncommon name, ranked #10731 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Jefte?
Jefte pairs well with Clarice, Asafe, Alyssa, Snyder in style and sound.

About the Name Jefte

Jefte is a boy name .

Jefte is currently ranked #10,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jefte include Jef, Jey, and Jefie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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