May he enlarge or beautiful
Derived from the Hebrew name Yephet, it is traditionally interpreted to mean 'may he expand' or 'enlarge,' signifying growth and prosperity. It is also associated with the Hebrew word for 'beautiful.' In the Bible, Yaphet (Japheth) was one of the three sons of Noah.
Less common today
Yaphet isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,882 in 2006.
American actor known for 'Alien' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street'
A character in the sci-fi television series 'The Orville' · The Orville
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
