Cletus vs Mable

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

Mable

Girl #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mabs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Mable Rank #2,473

Mable is more popular, ranked #2473 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

Mable ___

  • Mable Rose
  • Mable June
  • Mable Claire
  • Mable Grace
  • Mable Pearl
  • Mable Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Mable

Hazel Iris Violet Jasper Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Mable more popular?

Mable is more popular, ranked #2473 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Mable mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Mable means "lovable, worthy of love" (Latin origin).

Are Cletus and Mable boy or girl names?

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

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