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Hiram vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Cletus Rank #19,830

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Cletus more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Cletus mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Cletus boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.

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