Cletus vs Rainey

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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Rainey

Girl #2,345 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen, powerful ruler"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English French Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,345
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rain, Rai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Rainey Rank #2,345

Rainey is more popular, ranked #2345 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

Rainey ___

  • Rainey Grace
  • Rainey Mae
  • Rainey June
  • Rainey Claire
  • Rainey Jo
  • Rainey Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Rainey

Sunny Breezy River Wren Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Rainey more popular?

Rainey is more popular, ranked #2345 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Rainey mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Rainey means "queen, powerful ruler" (French/Latin origin).

Are Cletus and Rainey boy or girl names?

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

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