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Cletus vs Blythe

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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Blythe more popular?

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

What do Cletus and Blythe mean?

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

Are Cletus and Blythe boy or girl names?

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

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