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Cletus vs Rob

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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Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,807
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

54 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Rob Rank #19,807

Rob is more popular, ranked #19807 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Rob more popular?

Rob is more popular, ranked #19807 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Rob mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Cletus and Rob boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Rob is primarily a boy name.

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