Cleophus
Cleophus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory of the father, or illustrious father.
Origin and history
Cleophus is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Kleopas, which translates to 'glory of the father' or 'illustrious father'. It historically appeared as a biblical name associated with early Christian traditions. Although given to over two thousand boys in the U.S. during the 20th century, its modern usage has become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,023 babies in the United States have been named Cleophus since 1880. It ranks #2865 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (62.5 %)
- AR (14.8 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- MS (5.5 %)
- NC (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 287 |
| 1930-1940 | 297 |
| 1940-1950 | 317 |
| 1950-1960 | 356 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 122 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cleophus
- Cleophus Robinson: Gospel Singer, Preacher
Fun facts
- Cleophus derives from the New Testament figure Cleopas, one of two disciples who met Jesus on the Road to Emmaus.
- The prefix 'Cleo-' comes from the Greek word 'kleos', meaning fame or glory.