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Cleotis

Quick answerThe name 'Cleotis' is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of the Greek-derived prefix "Cleo-" (meaning "glory" or "fame") with the suffix "-tis," and does not have a traditional etymological meaning.

American · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,077
TrendVintage
Peak year1957
Syllables2
OriginAmerican
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 8
Global rank#6,077

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cleotis

The name 'Cleotis' is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of the Greek-derived prefix "Cleo-" (meaning "glory" or "fame") with the suffix "-tis," and does not have a traditional etymological meaning.

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Etymology

The name 'Cleotis' is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of the Greek-derived prefix "Cleo-" (meaning "glory" or "fame") with the suffix "-tis," and does not have a traditional etymological meaning. It is used primarily within African American culture in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical context.

Cleotis currently ranks #6,077 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.

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