Clete
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clete first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 275 babies have been named Clete in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clete is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,718 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,718
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hebrew origin
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Latin flos/floris origin
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Old English origin
"field settlement"
#20,522 in US
Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin
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About the Name Clete
Clete is a boy name .
Clete is currently ranked #20,718 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clete include Cle, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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