Cletus vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,830
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clete, Clet

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Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cori, Corie

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cletus ___

  • Cletus James
  • Cletus Ray
  • Cletus Eugene
  • Cletus Dale
  • Cletus Wayne
  • Cletus Earl

Cora ___

  • Cora Jane
  • Cora Mae
  • Cora Louise
  • Cora Belle
  • Cora Anne
  • Cora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Cora mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Cletus and Cora boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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