Cephas vs Katherine

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
Katherine Rank #175

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 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

Katherine ___

  • Katherine Elizabeth
  • Katherine Anne
  • Katherine Grace
  • Katherine Marie
  • Katherine Louise
  • Katherine Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Katherine

William Henry Charlotte Edward Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Katherine more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Katherine mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Cephas and Katherine boy or girl names?

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

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