Pharez Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FAY-rez //ˈfɛrɛz//
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: breach; to break forth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pharez has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "peretz," which means "to break forth" or "to breach." This name appears in the biblical context, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Pharez is one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar, as recounted in Genesis 38. The name is transliterated into Greek as "Phares" in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, which further influenced its adoption into Latin as "Phares." The name eventually made its way into English through the King James Version of the Bible, published in the early 17th century, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures.
Pharez is significant in biblical genealogy, as he is listed in the lineage of King David and, by extension, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament. This connection to prominent biblical figures has contributed to the name's enduring legacy within Judeo-Christian traditions.
The mention of Pharez in the context of the tribe of Judah also highlights the importance of this name in the history of the Israelites, as Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and Pharez's descendants are noted for their role in the establishment of the Davidic line. Culturally, the name Pharez carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting its etymological meaning of breaking forth.
This symbolic association has allowed the name to resonate through various historical and religious narratives. While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, Pharez itself remains a distinct and historically rich name, embodying themes of lineage and divine purpose in biblical texts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pharez was first seen in the United States in 2008.
Pharez has ranked as high as #1393 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Pharez has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pharez is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pharez was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Pharez
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pharez.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |