Richard vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

American English Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cletus Rank #19,830

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Is Richard or Cletus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cletus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Cletus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.