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Cletus vs Gideon

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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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Gideon mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cletus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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