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Cletus vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Flake

Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,804
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Flake Rank #19,804

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Flake more popular?

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Flake mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cletus and Flake boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Flake is primarily a boy name.

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