Cleofas
Meaningpossibly glorious father · Greek
Cleofas is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “glorious father”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Cleofas has the name Cleo hiding inside it.
- Word funCleofas doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Cleofas would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationCleofas peaked in 1926, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryCleofas first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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About the name Cleofas
Cleofas is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly glorious father”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Cleofas
What does the name Cleofas mean?
Cleofas means “possibly glorious father” and comes from Greek. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Majid (“glorious, noble”), Laszlo (“glorious rule”), Rosendo (“possibly glorious path”) and Majed (“glorious”).
What is the origin of the name Cleofas?
Cleofas is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Cleofas a boy or girl name?
Cleofas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cleofas?
Cleofas is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1988. It peaked at #2,725 in 1926, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Cleofas?
If you like Cleofas, you might also like Majid, Laszlo, Rosendo and Majed.
What should I know before naming my baby Cleofas?
Cleofas is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “glorious father”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.