Karin vs Cephas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karin

Boy #10,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,769
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Karin Rank #10,769
Cephas Rank #9,454

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 vs #10769 for Karin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karin or Cephas more popular?

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 compared to Karin at #10769 in the United States.

What do Karin and Cephas mean?

Karin means "pure" (Greek origin). Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin).

Are Karin and Cephas boy or girl names?

Karin is primarily a boy name. Cephas is primarily a boy name.

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