Alessi vs Cephas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessi

Girl #1,986 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,986
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Less

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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
Nicknames
Ceph

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Popularity Comparison

Alessi Rank #1,986
Cephas Rank #9,454

Alessi is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #9454 for Cephas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessi ___

  • Alessi Rose
  • Alessi Marie
  • Alessi Grace
  • Alessi Claire
  • Alessi Jade
  • Alessi Sofia

Cephas ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alessi

Valentina Marco Matteo Gianna Lucia

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessi or Cephas more popular?

Alessi is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Alessi and Cephas mean?

Alessi means "defender of the people" (Greek via Italian origin). Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin).

Are Alessi and Cephas boy or girl names?

Alessi is primarily a girl name. Cephas is primarily a boy name.

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