Alpha - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Alpha \a-lpha, al-pha\ is of Greek origin. First letter of the Greek alphabet, corresponding to "A". More likely to be used for a girl, due to the -a ending. Biblical: Jesus says in the Book of Revelation, "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end".

Alpha has 1 variant form: Alfa.

Baby names that sound like Alpha are Aluph and Alva.

Alpha is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alpha. Click here to compare Alpha with related baby names.