Cleto
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,164
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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