Cephas vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Cephas Rank #9,454
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Theodore mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cephas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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