Cletus vs Melvin

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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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#876
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 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

Melvin ___

  • Melvin James
  • Melvin Ray
  • Melvin Lee
  • Melvin Wayne
  • Melvin Dean
  • Melvin Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Melvin

Dennis Gary Roger Carol Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Melvin mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Cletus and Melvin boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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