Cletus
Cletus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkliːt.əs/
Meaning and origin of Cletus
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Clētus, short form of the papal name Anaclētus, from Ancient Greek ἀνάκλητος (anáklētos, “invoked”, from ἀνακαλέω (anakaléō) + -τός (-tós)).
How popular is Cletus?
Since 1880, 272 girls and 7,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Cletus (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1651 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #391 in 1922. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cletus FAQ
What does the name Cletus mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Latin Clētus, short form of the papal name Anaclētus, from Ancient Greek ἀνάκλητος (anáklētos, “invoked”, from ἀνακαλέω (anakaléō) + -τός (-tós)).
What is the origin of the name Cletus?
Cletus is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cletus?
Since 1880, 272 girls and 7,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Cletus (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1651 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #391 in 1922. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cletus a boy or girl name?
Cletus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 272 girls and 7,437 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.