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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Gefen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Geet|Geffen
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Gefen

◈

GEH-fen · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12842 in 2023

Peak: #12842 in 2023

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12842 in 2023

Peak: #12842 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16061 in 2021

Peak: #16061 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Gefen scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewNatureUnisex2-syllableBotanicalIsraeliModernBiblicalVirtueGrowth
Character
rooted in natural growthabundance and fertility
STRONG
High confidence

Gefen is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Gefen at a Glance
Meaning:Vine or grapevine in Hebrew. Associated with abundance, growth, and fertility in biblical tradition.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#12842 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Gefen (surname)
Used as family name in Israeli culture
Similar Sound
GalenKefenKefirRegan◈Soren◈Loren◈
Similar Style
Eden◈Alder◈Rowan◈Sage◈LeviEzra◈
Works well with
Eden◈LeviNaomiEzra◈IvyNoam◈ZoeyAmos
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Gefen · Overview
Summary

Gefen is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Meaningful character
Gefen carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
gefen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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