Cephas vs Shigeki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cephas

Boy #9,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical American African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,454
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shigeki

Boy #9,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous tree or thriving tree"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,235
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cephas Rank #9,454
Shigeki Rank #9,235

Shigeki is more popular, ranked #9235 vs #9454 for Cephas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Shigeki more popular?

Shigeki is more popular, ranked #9235 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Shigeki mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Shigeki means "prosperous tree or thriving tree" (Japanese origin).

Are Cephas and Shigeki boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Shigeki is primarily a boy name.

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