Jephthe
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Jephthe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 12 babies have been named Jephthe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jephthe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,312 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,312
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jephthe
Jephthe is a boy name .
Jephthe is currently ranked #19,312 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jephthe include Jep, Jeph, Jephy, Jephie, The, They, Jey, Jeie, and Jepkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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