Cletus vs Viola

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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Viola

Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,189
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vi, Vivi, Ola

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Viola Rank #1,189

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 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

Viola ___

  • Viola Rose
  • Viola Jane
  • Viola Grace
  • Viola Marie
  • Viola Claire
  • Viola Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Viola

Hugo Cora Edmund Clara Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Viola more popular?

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Viola mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Cletus and Viola boy or girl names?

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

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