Boy Name · Aramaic Origin
Cephas
Cephas means “Stone, rock”. It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Cephas? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Stone, rock", rooted in Aramaic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cephus.
Cephas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Stone, rock
Origin: Aramaic naming roots help connect Cephas to related Aramaic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cephas as C·E·P·H·A·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cephas is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cephas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cephasa, Cephase, Cephasy, Cepha.
- Nicknames: Cep and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cephas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cephas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cephus, Chavis, Chavez, Cleophas, Chas — full picks on the sibling names for Cephas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cephas? Browse our names like Cephas guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cephas
What does the name Cephas mean?
Cephas means "Stone, rock" and is of Aramaic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Cephas is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Cephas?
Cephas originates in Aramaic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cephas?
Cephas has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cephas a boy's or girl's name?
Cephas is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cephas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cephas sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cephas?
Names that share Cephas's sound and style include Cephus, Chavis, Chavez, Cleophas, Chas.
What middle names pair well with Cephas?
Good middle-name fits for Cephas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cephas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cephas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cephas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cephas share its rhythm without rhyming — Cephus, Chavis, Chavez all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.