NAME PROFILE
Japhet
Originating from the Old English word meaning 'at the byres or cattle sheds'. This name suggests a person who is grounded and hard-working, possessing a poetic soul and a natural charm that makes them approachable and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 281 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Lord Byron (Poet known for 'Don Juan') · Byron Scott (NBA player and coach) · Byron Leftwich (NFL quarterback and coach) · Byron Howard (Director of 'Zootopia' and 'Encanto') · Byron Buxton (Professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BarryRonRonnyBai
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