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Clark vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,830
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Cletus Rank #19,830

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Cletus more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Clark and Cletus mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Clark and Cletus boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.

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