Cletus vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Cletus Rank #19,830

Erasmus Rank #19,720

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Is Cletus or Erasmus more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Erasmus mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Cletus and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.