Cleophus vs Obbie

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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Obbie

Boy #16,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,106
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281
Obbie Rank #16,106

Obbie is more popular, ranked #16106 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

Obbie ___

  • Obbie Ray
  • Obbie Lee
  • Obbie James
  • Obbie Earl
  • Obbie Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

If you choose Obbie

Bobby Robbie Dobbie Obadiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Obbie more popular?

Obbie is more popular, ranked #16106 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Obbie mean?

Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin). Obbie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleophus and Obbie boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Obbie is primarily a boy name.

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