Alpheus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Alpheus \a-lpheus, al-pheus\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "successor". Biblical name used in the 19th century, now very unusual.

Alpheus has 5 variant forms: Alfaeus, Alfeos, Alfeus, Alpheaus and Alphoeus.

Baby names that sound like Alpheus are Alvis, Alviss and Alvys.

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