Cletus vs Mackie

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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Mackie

Boy #19,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,750
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mack

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Mackie Rank #19,750

Mackie is more popular, ranked #19750 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

Mackie ___

  • Mackie James
  • Mackie Reid
  • Mackie Alexander
  • Mackie Callum
  • Mackie Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Mackie

Bonnie Duncan Angus Finlay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Mackie more popular?

Mackie is more popular, ranked #19750 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Mackie mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Mackie means "son of the fair one" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cletus and Mackie boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Mackie is primarily a boy name.

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