Alpheus is a masculine given name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Alpheus was a river god who was believed to have the power to transform himself into a river.
The name Alpheus is derived from the Greek word “alpheios”, which means “whitish”. It was a popular name in ancient Greece, and it has been used as a given name in Western cultures since the Renaissance.
Notable people with the name Alpheus include Alpheus Hyatt Verrill, an American naturalist and writer, and Alpheus S. Williams, an American Civil War general and politician.
Alpheus is not a common name in modern times, but it may appeal to parents who are looking for a distinctive and historically significant name with roots in Greek mythology.
