Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KLEE-təs  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Short form of Anacletus. This name is sometimes used to refer to the third pope, Saint Anacletus. It can also function as an Anglicized form of Kleitos.

Related Names

VariantCletis
Other Languages & CulturesAnacletus, Anakletos, Cleitus, Clitus, Kleitos(Ancient Greek) Anaclet(French (African)) Anacleto, Cleto(Italian) Anacleto, Cleto(Portuguese) Anacleto, Cleto(Spanish)

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Entry updated June 13, 2019