Cleophas is an ancient and rare given name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'Kleopatra', which translates to 'glory of the father'. It was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably one of the seventy-two disciples of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. The name Cleophas gained popularity during the medieval period due to these saintly associations but has since fallen out of common usage. Today, it is considered a unique and historic choice for a child's name.
Cleophas had a peak of popularity in 1924 with 7 births that year, but overall it remained relatively uncommon throughout the first half of the century, with no more than 7 births per year and only 23 total births recorded between 1904 and 1936.