Cletis vs Dameko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dameko

Boy #42,518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"invented name, possibly taming guide, with rhythmic African American suffix"

Origin: American invented

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,518
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dame, Deke, Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cletis Rank #28,879
Dameko Rank #42,518

Cletis is more popular, ranked #28879 vs #42518 for Dameko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cletis ___

No pairings available yet.

Dameko ___

  • Dameko James
  • Dameko Andre
  • Dameko Lamont
  • Dameko Tyrell
  • Dameko Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletis

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If you choose Dameko

Darnell Keyshawn Latavia Marquise Tameka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletis or Dameko more popular?

Cletis is more popular, ranked #28879 compared to Dameko at #42518 in the United States.

What do Cletis and Dameko mean?

Dameko means "invented name, possibly taming guide, with rhythmic African American suffix" (American invented origin).

Are Cletis and Dameko boy or girl names?

Cletis is primarily a girl name. Dameko is primarily a boy name.

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