Cephus
Pronunciation: [ s-EHF-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cephus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 382 babies have been named Cephus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cephus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,624 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,624
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cephus
Cephus is a boy name .
Cephus is currently ranked #31,624 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cephus include Cep, Ceph, Cephy, Cephie, Cey, Ceie, and Cepkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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