Alpheus
al-FEE-us
Popularity
#9916
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
770
Peak Year
#29 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Mythological, Vintage
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Alpheus is a Greek name meaning 'changing,' or 'whitish.' It is also the name of a river in Greek mythology.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Alpheus Hyatt
American zoologist and paleontologist, evolution proponent
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