Cletus vs Rody

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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Rody

Boy #19,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,736
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Rody Rank #19,736

Rody is more popular, ranked #19736 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

Rody ___

  • Rody James
  • Rody Lee
  • Rody Wayne
  • Rody Alan
  • Rody Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rody

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Rody more popular?

Rody is more popular, ranked #19736 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Rody mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cletus and Rody boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Rody is primarily a boy name.

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