Alpheus
- Pronunciation
- [Al-pheus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (River God)
- Origin
- Greek
Alpheus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 770 baby boys have been named Alpheus. The name peaked in 1917 with 29 US births that year (rank #1265). In 2024, ranked #9916 nationally — 8,651 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Alpheus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alpheus births are: Pennsylvania (10), Virginia (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Alpheus
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7-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alpheus's exact length and starting letter: Aaleyah, Aalijah, Aaliyah, Aaralyn, Aarushi.
Quick Facts About Alpheus
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Compare Alpheus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alpheus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).