Cleophus vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16281 for Cleophus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleophus ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and James mean?

Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleophus and James boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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