Jochebed
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jochebed is a Hebrew name meaning “God is glory”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jochebed
Jochebed is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. The name is traditionally interpreted as a compound of elements signifying 'Jehovah' and 'glory' or 'honor'. As a central figure in the Book of Exodus, she is recognized for her courage in placing her infant son in a basket to ensure his survival. Her legacy persists through the narrative of the liberation of the Israelites.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jochebed
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jochebed is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Jochebed
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jochebed is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 10.1M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.91M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 478K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.36M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jochebed ranked #8,578 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #7,120 in 2024 — a drop of 1,458 places. Jochebed shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,327 in 2016. Its lowest recorded position was #12,948 in 2012. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name rose 2013 places (from #10,591 to #8,578).
Characteristics of the Name Jochebed
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jochebed features three syllables with a distinctive initial stress, historically linked to the biblical Jochebed. The weight of this association combined with its archaic phonetic structure creates a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jochebed
Middle names used with JochebedMethodology
Jochebed is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jochebed Olga · Jochebed Neema · Jochebed Elisheba
Middle name suggestions for JochebedMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jochebed is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Jochebed Leigh · Jochebed Lynne · Jochebed Lynch · Jochebed Laine · Jochebed Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Jochebed
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Girl Names, Jochebed appears 2 times throughout the Bible. The two verses are:
- Old Testament - Exodus (EXO 6:20):
And Amram took Jochebed, his father's sister, as wife; and she gave birth to Aaron and Moses: and the years of Amram's life were a hundred and thirty-seven.
- Old Testament - Numbers (NUM 26:59):
Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom he had in Egypt: by Amram she had Moses and Aaron and their sister Miriam.
Names Similar to Jochebed
Spelled Like Jochebed Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jochebel
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Darlene · Arlene · Marlene · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jochebed”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jochebed"Methodology
The mother of Moses
A female given name from Hebrew
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