Cephas vs Embry

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cephas Rank #9,454
Embry Rank #4,092

Embry is more popular, ranked #4092 vs #9454 for Cephas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cephas ___

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

Embry ___

  • Embry Rose
  • Embry Grace
  • Embry Jane
  • Embry Claire
  • Embry Kate
  • Embry Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Embry

Ember Waverly Avery Remy Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Embry more popular?

Embry is more popular, ranked #4092 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Embry mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Embry means "universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cephas and Embry boy or girl names?

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

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