Cleat
Pronunciation: [ kl-EET ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,732
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from the hill by the loud river"
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"hard, earnest + friend"
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American origin
"modern invented name, unknown etymology"
#38,872 in US
Portuguese origin
"joyful, lucky"
#38,658 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"wide-ranging, expansive"
#38,749 in US
Greek botanical origin
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About the Name Cleat
Cleat is a boy name .
Cleat is currently ranked #38,732 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleat include Cle, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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