Cleophas
Cleophas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory of the father or illustrious father.
Origin and history
Cleophas is a traditional masculine name of Ancient Greek origin derived from the elements 'kleos' (glory) and 'pater' (father). It appears in the New Testament as one of the disciples who encountered Jesus on the Road to Emmaus. Although historically well-established, it is exceedingly rare in modern U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
960 babies in the United States have been named Cleophas since 1880. It ranks #3720 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (55.2 %)
- TX (17.2 %)
- AR (10.3 %)
- MS (8.6 %)
- NC (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 215 |
| 1930-1940 | 172 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 124 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cleophas
- Cleophas Miller: American football player
Fun facts
- Cleophas is named in Luke 24:18 as one of the two disciples walking to Emmaus when they met the resurrected Jesus.
- The name shares its Greek root 'kleos' (glory) with classical names like Cleopatra and Pericles.