NAME PROFILE
Cephas
A modern portmanteau representing a synthesis of musical talent and collective identity; it reflects a person who is creative, harmonious, and has a magnetic, trendsetting personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 930 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1921 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
VA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
JoJo Hailey (Member of the R&B group Jodeci) · K-Ci Hailey (Lead singer known for soulful ballads) · DeVante Swing (Producer and founding member) · Dalvin DeGrate (Vocalist and performer) · Jodeci (The group that revolutionized 90s R&B)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JoJoDeciDece
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