Cletus vs Isham

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
Isham Rank #19,683

Isham is more popular, ranked #19683 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

Isham ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Isham more popular?

Isham is more popular, ranked #19683 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Isham mean?

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

Are Cletus and Isham boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Isham is primarily a boy name.

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