Blythe vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bly, Blyt, Blyty

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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
Nicknames
Clete, Clet

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Popularity Comparison

Blythe Rank #1,864
Cletus Rank #19,830

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Cletus ___

  • Cletus James
  • Cletus Ray
  • Cletus Eugene
  • Cletus Dale
  • Cletus Wayne
  • Cletus Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blythe

Rowan Wren Fern Heath Sage

If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Cletus more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Cletus mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Blythe and Cletus boy or girl names?

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

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