What origin is the name Cleofus?

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

What are good sister names for Cleofus?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Cleofus — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Is it Cleofus or Cleophus?

Both spellings are used. Cleofus means "A Southern American variant of Cleophus, derived from Cleophas, meaning glory of the father."; Cleophus is listed with the meaning "Glory of the father". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Cleofus

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cleofus

Cleofus

Boy

International

2 syllables

Cleofus is an International boy's name meaning "A Southern American variant of Cleophus, derived from Cleophas, meaning glory of the father".

Cleofus is a boy's name of International origin meaning "A Southern American variant of Cleophus, derived from Cleophas, meaning glory of the father". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Cleofus mean?

A Southern American variant of Cleophus, derived from Cleophas, meaning glory of the father.

How popular is Cleofus?

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What does Cleofus mean?

Cleofus is a boy name of International origin meaning "A Southern American variant of Cleophus, derived from Cleophas, meaning glory of the father.".

How popular is Cleofus?

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Sister names that go with Cleofus

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Cleofus.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Other spellings of Cleofus

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Cleophus — "Glory of the father" (English)

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Cleofus at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 2
Starts with: C
Ends with: -us
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

7-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Cleofus?

Cleofus means "A Southern American variant of Cleophus, derived from Cleophas, meaning glory of the father." — these names share that spirit.

Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)