Cleofas, deriving from the Greek 'Kleophás', means 'glorious' or 'famous'. This rare and historic name has roots in ancient times, appearing in the Bible as one of the siblings of Jesus. It was also borne by early Christian saints. Despite its rich history, Cleofas is not among the most commonly used names today, making it unique and distinctive for those who bear it.
The name Cleofas experienced varied popularity throughout the decades analyzed. Its usage peaked in certain years, notably reaching double digits twice (10 births each in 1924 and 1926), but also had periods of lower occurrence with as few as five births in multiple years. Overall, there were a total of 161 births named Cleofas within the given timeframe.