Cephus
Cephus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Rock or stone.
Origin and history
Cephus is a masculine name derived from Cephas, a Greek transliteration of the Aramaic name Kephas, meaning rock or stone. It is historically associated with the Apostle Peter in biblical tradition. Though used regularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become extremely rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,009 babies in the United States have been named Cephus since 1880. It ranks #3674 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (43.1 %)
- SC (29.2 %)
- NC (20.8 %)
- VA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 173 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 144 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Aramaic word 'Kephas', which was translated into Greek as 'Petros' (Peter).
- Cephus appeared regularly on U.S. baby name charts in the late 1800s but faded from common use by mid-century.