Cletus vs Theodora

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Theodora Rank #812

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 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

Theodora ___

  • Theodora Rose
  • Theodora Mae
  • Theodora Jane
  • Theodora Claire
  • Theodora Louise
  • Theodora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Theodora

Sebastian Eleanor Maximilian Josephine Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Theodora more popular?

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Theodora mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Cletus and Theodora boy or girl names?

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

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