Rock or stone
Derived from the Aramaic word 'kepha', it was the name given by Jesus to the apostle Simon. In the New Testament, it serves as the Aramaic equivalent to the Greek name Peter. It symbolizes a firm foundation and steadfastness.
About 19 boys were named Cephas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Apostle also known as Simon Peter in the New Testament
Swiss professional footballer
Nineteenth-century Christian missionary to the Cherokee
