Cletus vs Clem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

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Cletus Rank #19,830

Clem Rank #9,809

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Is Cletus or Clem more popular?

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Clem mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin).

Are Cletus and Clem boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Clem is primarily a boy name.