Cletus vs Elba

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

Playground Safety Score

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Elba

Girl #11,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hill, bright place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,606
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Elba Rank #11,606

Elba is more popular, ranked #11606 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

Elba ___

  • Elba Rose
  • Elba Marie
  • Elba Grace
  • Elba Jane
  • Elba Louise
  • Elba Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Elba

Alba Elva Elna Alma Alva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Elba more popular?

Elba is more popular, ranked #11606 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Elba mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Elba means "white hill, bright place" (Old English origin).

Are Cletus and Elba boy or girl names?

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

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