Cletus vs Lem

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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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Lem Rank #19,688

Lem is more popular, ranked #19688 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

Lem ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Lem more popular?

Lem is more popular, ranked #19688 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Lem mean?

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

Are Cletus and Lem boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Lem is primarily a boy name.

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