Cephas vs Makias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cephas

Boy #9,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Aramaic

Christian Biblical American African-American Caribbean

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Boy #9,262 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Gift of God; one who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Biblical Christian African American

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Cephas Rank #9,454

Makias Rank #9,262

Makias is more popular, ranked #9262 vs #9454 for Cephas.

Is Cephas or Makias more popular?

Makias is more popular, ranked #9262 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Makias mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Makias means "Gift of God; one who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cephas and Makias boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Makias is primarily a boy name.