Cletus vs Winifred

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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Winifred

Girl #1,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Freddie, Freda

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Winifred Rank #1,027

Winifred is more popular, ranked #1027 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

Winifred ___

  • Winifred Rose
  • Winifred Claire
  • Winifred June
  • Winifred Mae
  • Winifred Louise
  • Winifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Winifred

Cordelia Harriet Arthur Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Winifred more popular?

Winifred is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Winifred mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Winifred means "holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation" (Welsh origin).

Are Cletus and Winifred boy or girl names?

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

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