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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alphaeus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alpha|Alpheus
GreekBoy→ Stable

Alphaeus

al-FAY-us · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12443 in 2022

Peak: #12443 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12443 in 2022

Peak: #12443 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

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
42
Higher than 42% 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

Alphaeus scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
ReligiousGreekBiblicalClassicBoy3-syllableVintageSeriousTraditionalApostolic
Character
steadfast loyaltyquiet strengthfaithful devotionhumble wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Alphaeus is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Alphaeus at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek meaning 'he who replaces' or 'helpful.' In the Bible, Alphaeus was the father of James the Apostle.
Language root:Greek · Hebrew · Aramaic
Peak rank:#12443 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Alphaeus
Biblical figure, father of apostle James
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
JamesThomasAndrewNicholasMichaelSamuelDavidJoseph
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alphaeus · Overview
Summary

Alphaeus is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Alphaeus carries a warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
alphaeus.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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