Cletus
- Pronunciation
- [Cle-tus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Summoned
- Origin
- Greek
Cletus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,426 baby boys have been named Cletus. The name peaked in 1922 with 233 US births that year (rank #391). In 2024, ranked #11157 nationally — 10,766 places below its 1922 peak.
Top States for Cletus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cletus births are: Ohio (575), Illinois (517), Iowa (465).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Cletus
If you like Cletus's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cletus's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Cletus
Variant Forms
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Compare Cletus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cletus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).