Cletus vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Theodore mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cletus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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