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Alphaeus

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-FEE-us /ælˈfiː.əs/Medium

Meaning: A Greek rendering of a Hebrew/Aramaic name, sometimes linked to 'changing; successor.' In the Gospels, Alphaeus is the father of the apostle James (and, by tradition, Matthew/Levi). Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A New Testament name: Alphaeus is the father of two apostles (said 'al-FEE-us'). Biblical and rare.
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Origin LowGreek, Hebrew
MeaningA Greek rendering of a Hebrew/Aramaic name, sometimes linked to 'changing; successor.' In the Gospels, Alphaeus is the father of the apostle James (and, by tradition, Matthew/Levi). Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#12443
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Alphaeus is a New Testament name, Greek from a Hebrew/Aramaic root sometimes read as 'changing; successor.' Its meaning is debated, which we note; it is best known as the father of two apostles — rare in the U.S. (said 'al-FEE-us').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, biblical, and distinctive.

Did you know? Alphaeus is a Greek form of a Hebrew/Aramaic name; in the Gospels he is the father of the apostle James (and by tradition Matthew) — a biblical name noted respectfully (said 'al-FEE-us').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Alphaeus — New Testament; Greek/Hebrew; father of apostles; meaning debated

Variations

AlpheusAlphaiosCleophas

Nicknames

AlAlph

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alphaeus mean?

Alphaeus is a Greek form of a Hebrew/Aramaic name (sometimes read 'changing; successor'); in the Gospels he is the father of two apostles. The meaning is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Alphaeus?

It's said al-FEE-us /ælˈfiː.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alphaeus a boy or girl name?

Alphaeus is a boy's name.

How popular is Alphaeus?

Alphaeus is a rare name in the U.S.

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