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Makias vs Cephas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makias

Boy #9,262 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Gift of God; one who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,262
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
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

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Popularity Comparison

Makias Rank #9,262
Cephas Rank #9,454

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makias or Cephas more popular?

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

What do Makias and Cephas mean?

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

Are Makias and Cephas boy or girl names?

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

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