Alaan vs Cephas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ceph

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Popularity Comparison

Alaan Rank #9,580
Cephas Rank #9,454

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 vs #9580 for Alaan.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Alaan ___

No pairings available yet.

Cephas ___

  • Cephas John
  • Cephas Paul
  • Cephas James
  • Cephas Andrew
  • Cephas Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaan or Cephas more popular?

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 compared to Alaan at #9580 in the United States.

What do Alaan and Cephas mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin).

Are Alaan and Cephas boy or girl names?

Alaan is primarily a boy name. Cephas is primarily a boy name.

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