Cleophus vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281
Quay Rank #16,372

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 vs #16372 for Quay.

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

Quay ___

  • Quay James
  • Quay Alexander
  • Quay Michael
  • Quay Jordan
  • Quay Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cleophus

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If you choose Quay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Quay more popular?

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Quay mean?

Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin). Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Cleophus and Quay boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Quay is primarily a boy name.

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