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