Cletus vs Merion

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

Merion

Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,441
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Merion Rank #19,441

Merion is more popular, ranked #19441 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Merion more popular?

Merion is more popular, ranked #19441 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Merion mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Cletus and Merion boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Merion is primarily a boy name.

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