Agnes vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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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
Nicknames
Clete, Clet

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Cletus Rank #19,830

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Cletus ___

  • Cletus James
  • Cletus Ray
  • Cletus Eugene
  • Cletus Dale
  • Cletus Wayne
  • Cletus Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Cletus more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Cletus mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Agnes and Cletus boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.

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