Cleta vs Ermine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ermine

Girl #19,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,707
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ermi, Min

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Popularity Comparison

Cleta Rank #19,712
Ermine Rank #19,707

Ermine is more popular, ranked #19707 vs #19712 for Cleta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleta ___

No pairings available yet.

Ermine ___

  • Ermine Rose
  • Ermine Louise
  • Ermine Claire
  • Ermine Pearl
  • Ermine Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ermine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleta or Ermine more popular?

Ermine is more popular, ranked #19707 compared to Cleta at #19712 in the United States.

What do Cleta and Ermine mean?

Ermine means "white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty" (Old French origin).

Are Cleta and Ermine boy or girl names?

Cleta is primarily a girl name. Ermine is primarily a girl name.

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