Cleophus vs Phyllip

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281
Phyllip Rank #16,429

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 vs #16429 for Phyllip.

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

Phyllip ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Phyllip more popular?

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 compared to Phyllip at #16429 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Phyllip mean?

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

Are Cleophus and Phyllip boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Phyllip is primarily a boy name.

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