Cletus vs Hillary

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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Hillary

Girl #2,340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,340
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hillie

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Hillary Rank #2,340

Hillary is more popular, ranked #2340 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

Hillary ___

  • Hillary Ann
  • Hillary Jane
  • Hillary Grace
  • Hillary Marie
  • Hillary Louise
  • Hillary Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Hillary

Ashley Courtney Chelsea Whitney Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Hillary more popular?

Hillary is more popular, ranked #2340 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Hillary mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Hillary means "cheerful, merry, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Cletus and Hillary boy or girl names?

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

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