Cleophus vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Theodore mean?

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

Are Cleophus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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