What origin is the name Anacletus?

Anacletus comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Anacletus a popular name?

Anacletus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Anacletus?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Anacletus — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Anacletus

Q: Is Anacletus a rare name?

Yes. Anacletus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Anacletus

Anacletus

Boy

greek

4 syllables

Anacletus is a greek boy's name meaning "Derived from the Greek word anakletos, this name means one who is called forth or invoked. It was notably the name of an early pope.".

Parents who choose Anacletus pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "Derived from the Greek word anakletos, this name means one who is called forth or invoked. It was notably the name of an early pope.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word anakletos, this name means one who is called forth or invoked. It was notably the name of an early pope.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Anacletus

Very rare in US records

What does Anacletus mean?

Anacletus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word anakletos, this name means one who is called forth or invoked. It was notably the name of an early pope.".