Alpheus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Alpheus is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
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Alpheus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 155 babies have been named Alpheus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alpheus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,221 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,221
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Alpheus
Alpheus is a boy name .
Alpheus is currently ranked #14,221 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alpheus include Alp, Alph, Alphy, Alphie, Eus, Eusy, Eusie, Aly, Alie, and Alpkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alpheus include Alpha, Alphonse . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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