UK boy's name
Pharez
A masculine name deriving from Hebrew meaning "breach" or "breakout".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pharez is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pharez popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Pharez. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pharez ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Pharez.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pharez as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Pharez mean?
The given name Pharez has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "perets," which means "breach" or "breakthrough." The name is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar.
In the biblical narrative, Pharez is believed to have been born after a difficult labor, during which he broke through the birth canal before his twin brother, Zerah. This event was seen as symbolic of his determination and strength, and the name Pharez came to represent the idea of overcoming obstacles and breaking through barriers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pharez can be found in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. The name appears in the lineage of Jesus, tracing his ancestry back to the tribe of Judah. This association with the lineage of Jesus has given the name Pharez a significant meaning in Christian tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pharez. One of the earliest was Pharez, a French nobleman who lived in the 11th century and was a member of the House of Capet, the ruling dynasty of France at the time. Another notable bearer of the name was Pharez Mickleborough, an English Puritan minister who lived in the 17th century and was known for his religious writings.
In more recent times, Pharez Musco was an American artist and illustrator who lived from 1891 to 1973 and was known for his paintings and illustrations of the American West. Pharez Whitted was an African American educator and civil rights activist who lived from 1920 to 2002 and played a significant role in the integration of public schools in the United States.
Another notable individual with the name Pharez was Pharez Hiratzka, a South African cricketer who played for the South African national team in the 1990s and was known for his all-round abilities as a batter and bowler.
While the name Pharez may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical and cultural significance continues to resonate, reflecting the ideas of determination, strength, and overcoming obstacles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pharez over time
The chart below shows babies named Pharez registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pharez, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pharez by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pharez was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Pharez
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Pharez: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pharez in the UK right now?
In 2023, Pharez was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pharez most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Pharez in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pharez?
A masculine name deriving from Hebrew meaning "breach" or "breakout".
How many people are called Pharez in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Pharez across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.