Cletus vs Rob

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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Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,807
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

54 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Rob Rank #19,807

Rob is more popular, ranked #19807 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

Rob ___

  • Rob Ryan
  • Rob James
  • Rob Andrew
  • Rob Michael
  • Rob Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Rob

Kate Sam Tom Beth Dan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Rob more popular?

Rob is more popular, ranked #19807 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Rob mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Cletus and Rob boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Rob is primarily a boy name.

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