Boy Name
Cleophas
Cleophas is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Cleophas is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cleophas often also consider Cleophus.
Cleophas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cleophas has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cleophas as C·L·E·O·P·H·A·S, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cleophas is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cleophas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cleophasa, Cleophase, Cleophasy, Cleopha.
- Nicknames: Cleo and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cleophas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cleophas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cleophus, Clovis, Clayborn, Clifford, Cliffton — full picks on the sibling names for Cleophas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cleophas? Browse our names like Cleophas guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cleophas
What does the name Cleophas mean?
Cleophas has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Cleophas?
The exact origin of Cleophas is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cleophas?
Cleophas has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cleophas a boy's or girl's name?
Cleophas is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cleophas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cleophas sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cleophas?
Names that share Cleophas's sound and style include Cleophus, Clovis, Clayborn, Clifford, Cliffton.
What middle names pair well with Cleophas?
Good middle-name fits for Cleophas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cleophas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cleophas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cleophas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cleophas share its rhythm without rhyming — Cleophus, Clovis, Clayborn all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.