Auburn vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Auburn

Girl #5,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reddish-brown, auburn color"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,376
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aub, Bree, Aubie

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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

Auburn Rank #5,376
Cletus Rank #19,830

Auburn is more popular, ranked #5376 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auburn ___

  • Auburn Grace
  • Auburn Rose
  • Auburn Leigh
  • Auburn Skye
  • Auburn Claire
  • Auburn June

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 Auburn

Autumn Willow Rowan Sage Hazel

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn or Cletus more popular?

Auburn is more popular, ranked #5376 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Auburn and Cletus mean?

Auburn means "reddish-brown, auburn color" (Old French/Latin origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Auburn and Cletus boy or girl names?

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

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