Axis vs Cleophus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cleophus

Boy #16,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glory of the father"

Origin: Greek kleos + pater

Cultural Roots

American African American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,281
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cleo, Clee, Cleph

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Axis Rank #16,251
Cleophus Rank #16,281

Axis is more popular, ranked #16251 vs #16281 for Cleophus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Axis ___

No pairings available yet.

Cleophus ___

  • Cleophus James
  • Cleophus Ray
  • Cleophus Lee
  • Cleophus Eugene
  • Cleophus Earl
  • Cleophus Herman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Axis

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axis or Cleophus more popular?

Axis is more popular, ranked #16251 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Axis and Cleophus mean?

Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin).

Are Axis and Cleophus boy or girl names?

Axis is primarily a boy name. Cleophus is primarily a boy name.

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