Buff 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

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Popularity Comparison

Buff Rank #16,462
Cleophus Rank #16,281

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 vs #16462 for Buff.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buff ___

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 Buff

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If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buff or Cleophus more popular?

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 compared to Buff at #16462 in the United States.

What do Buff and Cleophus mean?

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

Are Buff and Cleophus boy or girl names?

Buff is primarily a boy name. Cleophus is primarily a boy name.

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