Boy Name
Cletis
Cletis 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.
Cletis is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cletis often also consider Cletus.
Cletis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cletis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cletis as C·L·E·T·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cletis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cletis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cletisa, Cletise, Cletisy, Cleti.
- Nicknames: Cle and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cletis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cletis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cletus, Cleatus, Claudius, Clovis, Clois — full picks on the sibling names for Cletis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cletis? Browse our names like Cletis 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 Cletis
What does the name Cletis mean?
Cletis 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 Cletis?
The exact origin of Cletis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cletis?
Cletis has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cletis a boy's or girl's name?
Cletis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cletis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cletis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cletis?
Names that share Cletis's sound and style include Cletus, Cleatus, Claudius, Clovis, Clois.
What middle names pair well with Cletis?
Good middle-name fits for Cletis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cletis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cletis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cletis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cletis share its rhythm without rhyming — Cletus, Cleatus, Claudius all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.