Cleofus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,784
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cleofus
Cleofus is a boy name .
Cleofus is currently ranked #38,784 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleofus include Cle, Cleo, Cleoy, Cleoie, Fus, Fusy, Fusie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cleofus include Cleo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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