Cleto
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cleto first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 60 babies have been named Cleto in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleto is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,164 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,164
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"garden enclosure"
#34,016 in US
Old High German origin
"warrior, army man"
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Ancient Greek origin
"character, virtuous disposition"
#34,158 in US
Hebrew origin
"God"
#34,065 in US
Ancient Hebrew/Semitic origin
"God"
#34,273 in US
Greek mythology origin
"the solar deity"
#34,050 in US
Latin origin
"from Laurentum; crowned with laurel"
#34,084 in US
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About the Name Cleto
Cleto is a boy name .
Cleto is currently ranked #34,164 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleto include Cle, Cly, and Cleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis