What origin is the name Cleobis?

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

Is Cleobis a popular name?

Cleobis 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 Cleobis?

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

Cleobis

Q: Is Cleobis a rare name?

Yes. Cleobis 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 Cleobis

Cleobis

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Cleobis is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek male name known from mythology as the son of a priestess, often paired with his brother Biton.".

With greek roots, Cleobis is a boy name that means "A Greek male name known from mythology as the son of a priestess, often paired with his brother Biton.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek male name known from mythology as the son of a priestess, often paired with his brother Biton.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Cleobis

Very rare in US records

What does Cleobis mean?

Cleobis is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek male name known from mythology as the son of a priestess, often paired with his brother Biton.".