Cleophus vs Noah

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

All Clear

Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Noah mean?

Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleophus and Noah boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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