Cephas vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Cephas Rank #9,454
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Liam mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cephas and Liam boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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