Cleary - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cleary \c-lea-ry\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "learned one".

Baby names that sound like Cleary are Claro, Clare and Clarey. Other similar baby names are Cary, Clark, Clerk, Clerc, Clay, Clemmy, Ellary, Keary and Leary.

Cleary is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cleary. Compare Cleary with related baby names.