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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cephas — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ceon|Cera
HebrewBoy↓ Fading

Cephas

SEE-fus · 2 syllables

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#8407
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#8407
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#6028 in 2020
5yr change
-1805 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8407 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Cephas

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8407

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1805 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ReligiousBiblicalHebrewAramaicClassicBoyStrong2-syllableApostolicVintageSpiritual
Character
steadfast faithrock-like strengthbold leadershipunwavering loyaltyhumble courage
STRONG
High confidence

Cephas is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8407 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1805 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8407 · very rare
Cephas at a Glance
Meaning:From Aramaic 'Cephas' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' symbolizing strength and steadfastness. Biblical name given by Jesus to Simon Peter.
Language root:Aramaic · Hebrew
Peak rank:#6028 in 2020
5yr change:-1805 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
CyrusSilas◈ThaddeusMatthiasRufus
Similar Style
EzraAmosJude◈FelixMarcus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cephas
MatthiasSilas◈ThaddeusJudahNathanielTimothySolomonCaleb
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Cephas · Overview
Summary

Cephas is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8407 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Cephas carries a serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1805 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
cephas.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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