Cletus vs Liam

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
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Liam mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cletus and Liam boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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