Cephas vs Tyjohn

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cephas Rank #9,454
Tyjohn Rank #9,422

Tyjohn is more popular, ranked #9422 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

Tyjohn ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Tyjohn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Tyjohn more popular?

Tyjohn is more popular, ranked #9422 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Tyjohn mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cephas and Tyjohn boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Tyjohn is primarily a boy name.

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