boy's name
Jephte
zhef-TAY (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 119
Jephte is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1981, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1981.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jephte Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Jephte?
In 2010, Jephte was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Jephte Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Jephte Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jephté | Jephté is a rare spelling of Jephte, written with an acute accent and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jephte
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jephte Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jephte over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jephte
- French zhef-TAY
Sibling Names for Jephte
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jephte — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jephte
How popular is the name Jephte?
In 2010, Jephte was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Jephte a girl's or a boy's name?
Jephte is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jephte?
Jephte has 2 syllables.
When was Jephte most popular?
Jephte peaked in 1981, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Jephte a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jephte currently ranks #11,506 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.