Ava vs Cephus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9
Total SSA Count: 8,662
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Cephus

Boy #31,624 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,624
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Cep, Ceph, Cephy

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9

Cephus Rank #31,624

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #31624 for Cephus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

Ava Rose
Ava Grace
Ava Marie
Ava Claire
Ava Elizabeth
Ava Mae

Cephus ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Cephus more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Cephus at #31624 in the United States.

What do Ava and Cephus mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Ava and Cephus boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Cephus is primarily a boy name.

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