Cleophus vs Worthington

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

Popularity Comparison

Cleophus Rank #16,281
Worthington Rank #16,310

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 vs #16310 for Worthington.

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

Worthington ___

  • Worthington James
  • Worthington Edward
  • Worthington Charles
  • Worthington Henry
  • Worthington Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleophus

Cornelius Thaddeus Josephine Ophelia Cleo

If you choose Worthington

Remington Harrington Wellington Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleophus or Worthington more popular?

Cleophus is more popular, ranked #16281 compared to Worthington at #16310 in the United States.

What do Cleophus and Worthington mean?

Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin). Worthington means "from the worthy farmstead or settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cleophus and Worthington boy or girl names?

Cleophus is primarily a boy name. Worthington is primarily a boy name.

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