Rudolf vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rudolf

Boy #19,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous wolf"

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

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Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

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Rudolf Rank #19,769

Cletus Rank #19,830

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

Is Rudolf or Cletus more popular?

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

What do Rudolf and Cletus mean?

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

Are Rudolf and Cletus boy or girl names?

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