Alpheus \a-lpheus, al-pheus\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Alpheus 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.