Charlotte 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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Cletus Rank #19,830

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Cletus more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Cletus mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Cletus boy or girl names?

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

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