Cletus
c-le-tus
US Popularity:17774
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Illustrious; Called forth, invoked
Cletus is a boy's name of Greek origin. A diminutive form of Anacletus, it has several meanings, including "illustrious," "called forth," or "invoked." In the 1st century AD, Anacletus served as the pope for over a decade in ancient Rome. He was canonized in recent times, and his feast day is celebrated on April 26th. From honoring your faith to celebrating your roots, Cletus is a name with lots of possibilities. Baby Cletus may be encouraged to carve out their own life path while reviving a namesake that has been around for millennia.
How Popular Is The Name Cletus?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cletus is currently #2903 on The Bump
Boy:Cletus is currently #1628 on The Bump Boy Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#8428
in 2022
- 132
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Cletus
Behind the Name, Cletus, June 2019
Behind the Name, Anacletus, May 2020
Behind the Name, Kleitos, May 2020
Britannica, St. Anacletus, pope, February 2024
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