Cletus vs Faye

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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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 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

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Faye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Faye mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Cletus and Faye boy or girl names?

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

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