Cephas vs Thielen

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
Thielen Rank #9,451

Thielen is more popular, ranked #9451 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

Thielen ___

  • Thielen James
  • Thielen Michael
  • Thielen William
  • Thielen Alexander
  • Thielen Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Thielen

Greyson Dekker Beckett Kellan Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Thielen more popular?

Thielen is more popular, ranked #9451 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Thielen mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Thielen means "people's ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cephas and Thielen boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Thielen is primarily a boy name.

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