Cletus vs Leora

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
Leora Rank #1,528

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 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

Leora ___

  • Leora Grace
  • Leora Ruth
  • Leora Eve
  • Leora Belle
  • Leora Mae
  • Leora Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletus

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If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Leora more popular?

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Leora mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cletus and Leora boy or girl names?

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

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