Clete

Q: How popular is the name Clete?

Clete is ranked #20718 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #20,718 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clete is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Clete often also consider Dieter, Fielden, .

Popularity Over Time

#20,718

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,718
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Cle Cly Cleie

Middle Name Ideas

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Ferrin Boy Celtic Dieter Boy Old High German Deshane Boy Hebrew via Irish Keary Boy Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh Si Boy Chinese Fielden Boy Old English Flor Boy Latin flos/floris

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clete

Is Clete a boy or girl name?

Clete is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Clete?

Clete is currently ranked #20718 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clete?

Common nicknames for Clete include Cle, Cly, and Cleie.

Is Clete a common or rare name?

Clete is an uncommon name, ranked #20718 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Cleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.