Jafet
Jafet is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
May he expand or enlarged.
Origin and history
Jafet is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as the Spanish and Scandinavian variant of Japheth. In biblical tradition, Japheth was one of the sons of Noah. It is a moderately rare choice in the United States, used consistently in Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,442 babies in the United States have been named Jafet since 1880. It ranks #3283 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1660.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.7 %)
- TX (30.7 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
- GA (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 522 |
| 2010-2019 | 465 |
| 2020-2029 | 267 |
Famous people named Jafet
- Jafet Soto: footballer, manager
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew Japheth, associated with expansion and post-flood repopulation in Genesis.
- While Japheth is common in English Bibles, Jafet is the standard spelling in Spanish, Nordic, and Slavic translations.