Cletus vs Rudolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous wolf"

Origin: Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf)

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Cletus Rank #19,830

Rudolf Rank #19,769

Rudolf is more popular, ranked #19769 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Is Cletus or Rudolf more popular?

Rudolf is more popular, ranked #19769 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Rudolf mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Rudolf means "famous wolf" (Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf) origin).

Are Cletus and Rudolf boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Rudolf is primarily a boy name.