Cleophus vs Hilding

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

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Hilding

Boy #16,238 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,238
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Hil, Hild, Hildy

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Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281

Hilding Rank #16,238

Hilding is more popular, ranked #16238 vs #16281 for Cleophus.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Cleophus ___

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

Hilding ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Hilding more popular?

Hilding is more popular, ranked #16238 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Hilding mean?

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

Are Cleophus and Hilding boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Hilding is primarily a boy name.

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