Cephas vs Yarrow

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
Yarrow Rank #9,348

Yarrow is more popular, ranked #9348 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

Yarrow ___

  • Yarrow Stone
  • Yarrow Ridge
  • Yarrow Fox
  • Yarrow Blue
  • Yarrow Moss
  • Yarrow River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cephas

Silas Phineas Barnabas Matthias

If you choose Yarrow

Sage River Rowan Ash Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cephas or Yarrow more popular?

Yarrow is more popular, ranked #9348 compared to Cephas at #9454 in the United States.

What do Cephas and Yarrow mean?

Cephas means "rock, stone" (Aramaic origin). Yarrow means "yarrow plant" (English origin).

Are Cephas and Yarrow boy or girl names?

Cephas is primarily a boy name. Yarrow is primarily a boy name.

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