Cletus vs Marie

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
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Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Rie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Marie Rank #637

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 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

Marie ___

  • Marie Claire
  • Marie Louise
  • Marie Elise
  • Marie Celeste
  • Marie Noelle
  • Marie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Marie

Pierre Juliette Henri Cecile Emile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Marie more popular?

Marie is more popular, ranked #637 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Marie mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are Cletus and Marie boy or girl names?

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

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