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Cephas

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-fas /ˈsi.fəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Aramaic kepha, 'a rock; a stone' — the name Jesus gave to the apostle Peter (rendered Petros, 'rock', in Greek)Low

In 30 seconds: A rock; a stone: Cephas is Aramaic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SEE-fas').
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Origin LowAramaic
MeaningFrom the Aramaic kepha, 'a rock; a stone' — the name Jesus gave to the apostle Peter (rendered Petros, 'rock', in Greek)
U.S. rank (2025)#5070 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 930

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cephas comes from the Aramaic kepha, 'a rock; a stone' — the name Jesus gave to the apostle Peter (rendered Petros, 'rock', in Greek). A crisp, classic name (said 'SEE-fas').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian families. Rare, a-rock at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cephas means 'a rock; a stone' in Aramaic — the name Jesus gave the apostle Peter (rendered 'rock' in Greek) — a crisp, classic name (said 'SEE-fas').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Cephas — Aramaic etymology

Variations

KephasCephus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cephas mean?

Cephas is Aramaic for 'a rock; a stone' — the name Jesus gave the apostle Peter.

How do you pronounce Cephas?

It's said SEE-fas /ˈsi.fəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cephas a boy or girl name?

Cephas is a boy's name.

How popular is Cephas?

Cephas is a very rare name in the U.S.

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