Cletus vs Ellen

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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Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 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

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Ellen mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cletus and Ellen boy or girl names?

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

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