Cleofas
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cleofas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 73 babies have been named Cleofas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleofas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,809 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,809
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cleofas
Cleofas is a boy name .
Is Cleofas a boy or girl name? Cleofas is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,809 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,836. Cleofas is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cleofas is currently ranked #28,809 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleofas include Cle, Cleo, Cleoy, Cleoie, Fas, Fasy, Fasie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cleofas include Cleo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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