What origin is the name Cleary?

Cleary comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cleary a popular name?

Cleary is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cleary?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Cleary — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Cleary

Q: Is Cleary a rare name?

Yes. Cleary does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cleary

Cleary

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Cleary is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name that means scholar or clerk. It denotes a person who is learned or holds a professional academic role.".

Cleary is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that means scholar or clerk. It denotes a person who is learned or holds a professional academic role.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name that means scholar or clerk. It denotes a person who is learned or holds a professional academic role.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cleary

Very rare in US records

What does Cleary mean?

Cleary is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that means scholar or clerk. It denotes a person who is learned or holds a professional academic role.".

Is Cleary a rare name?

Yes. Cleary does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Cleary

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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