Buren vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Buren Rank #19,886
Cletus Rank #19,830

Cletus is more popular, ranked #19830 vs #19886 for Buren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buren ___

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Cletus ___

  • Cletus James
  • Cletus Ray
  • Cletus Eugene
  • Cletus Dale
  • Cletus Wayne
  • Cletus Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buren or Cletus more popular?

Cletus is more popular, ranked #19830 compared to Buren at #19886 in the United States.

What do Buren and Cletus mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Buren and Cletus boy or girl names?

Buren is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.

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