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Blythe vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Boy #19,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"happy, carefree, joyous"

Origin: Old English blithe

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,658
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,830
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Blythe Rank #19,658
Cletus Rank #19,830

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Cletus more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Cletus mean?

Blythe means "happy, carefree, joyous" (Old English blithe origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Blythe and Cletus boy or girl names?

Blythe is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.

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