Cletus vs Sharon

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

Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Sharon Rank #1,230

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Sharon more popular?

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Sharon mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cletus and Sharon boy or girl names?

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

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