Barrington vs Cephas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrington

Boy #9,563 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Barra's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,563
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Barri, Bari

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Cephas Rank #9,454

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 vs #9563 for Barrington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

  • Barrington James
  • Barrington Charles
  • Barrington Edward
  • Barrington William
  • Barrington Alexander

Cephas ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Cephas more popular?

Cephas is more popular, ranked #9454 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Cephas mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin). Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin).

Are Barrington and Cephas boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Cephas is primarily a boy name.

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