Berna vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berna

Girl #70,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Spanish German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,811
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Cletus Rank #19,830

Cletus is more popular, ranked #19830 vs #70811 for Berna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berna ___

  • Berna Marie
  • Berna Rose
  • Berna Jean
  • Berna Lee
  • Berna Ann
  • Berna Grace

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 Berna

Vera Verna Bernadette Merna Fern

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Cletus more popular?

Cletus is more popular, ranked #19830 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Cletus mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Berna and Cletus boy or girl names?

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

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