Cletus vs Margaret

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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Margaret

Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
2,303
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Meg, Peggy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Margaret Rank #119

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 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

Margaret ___

  • Margaret Rose
  • Margaret Ann
  • Margaret Jane
  • Margaret Claire
  • Margaret Louise
  • Margaret Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Margaret more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Margaret mean?

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

Are Cletus and Margaret boy or girl names?

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

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