Glory of the father
Derived from the Greek name Kleopas, which is a contraction of Kleopatros. It combines the elements 'kleos', meaning glory or fame, and 'pater', meaning father. While rare today, it saw moderate use in the United States during the early 20th century.
Less common today
Cleophus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,908 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential gospel singer and radio personality
Subject of various true crime documentaries
A figure in the New Testament who saw Jesus on the road to Emmaus
