Anna vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Cletus Rank #19,830

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

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 Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Cletus more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Anna and Cletus mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Anna and Cletus boy or girl names?

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

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