Alphaeus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alphaeus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Alphaeus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alphaeus is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,587 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,587
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Latin origin
"glowing light, luminous atmosphere"
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Scottish Gaelic (Lachlann) origin
"land of the fjords / Norseman"
#44,646 in US
Chinese origin
"to herd sheep, pastoral guardian"
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Arabic origin
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Old English origin
"son of Hudd"
#44,497 in US
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About the Name Alphaeus
Alphaeus is a boy name .
Alphaeus is currently ranked #44,587 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alphaeus include Alp, Aly, Alpie, and Alphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alphaeus include Alpha, Alphonse . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis