Erasmus vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

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Erasmus Rank #19,720

Cletus Rank #19,830

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Is Erasmus or Cletus more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Cletus mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Erasmus and Cletus boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.