Boy Name
Cleophus
Cleophus 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.
Considering Cleophus? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cleophas.
Cleophus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cleophus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cleophus as C·L·E·O·P·H·U·S, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cleophus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cleophus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cleophusa, Cleophuse, Cleophusy, Cleophu.
- Nicknames: Cleo and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cleophus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cleophus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cleophas, Clovis, Claudius, Cleatus, Clayborn — full picks on the sibling names for Cleophus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cleophus? Browse our names like Cleophus 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 Cleophus
What does the name Cleophus mean?
Cleophus 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 Cleophus?
The exact origin of Cleophus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cleophus?
Cleophus has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cleophus a boy's or girl's name?
Cleophus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cleophus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cleophus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cleophus?
Names that share Cleophus's sound and style include Cleophas, Clovis, Claudius, Cleatus, Clayborn.
What middle names pair well with Cleophus?
Good middle-name fits for Cleophus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cleophus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cleophus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cleophus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cleophus share its rhythm without rhyming — Cleophas, Clovis, Claudius all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.