Cephas: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Cephas – Meaning: rock – Origin: Aramaic (biblical) – Pronunciation: SEE-fuhs


Cephas is an Aramaic (biblical) name used mostly for boys meaning “rock”.

Meaning & Origin of Cephas

Meaning: Rock.

Origin: Aramaic (biblical).

How to Pronounce Cephas

Phonetic: SEE-fuhs   IPA: /ˈsiːfəs/

Popularity of Cephas

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.

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