Cletus vs Kathryn

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

✓ All Clear
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Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#716
Total SSA Count
391
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kate, Kathy, Kat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Kathryn Rank #716

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 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

Kathryn ___

  • Kathryn Anne
  • Kathryn Elizabeth
  • Kathryn Marie
  • Kathryn Louise
  • Kathryn Grace
  • Kathryn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Kathryn

Margaret Elizabeth William Thomas Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Kathryn more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Kathryn mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Cletus and Kathryn boy or girl names?

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

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