Cleo
Cleo is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “glory, pride.” It ranked #577 in the United States in 2025. Cleo is a short form of Cleopatra, meaning 'glory of the father.
how do you pronounce Cleo?
KLEE-oh
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what does Cleo mean?
The name Cleo means “glory, pride.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Cleo is a short form of Cleopatra, meaning 'glory of the father.' It carries the power of the legendary Egyptian queen while being far more wearable. Its punchy, two-syllable sound appeals to modern parents.
where does the name Cleo come from?
Sources disagree on Cleo's primary root: Wiktionary treats it as a shortened form of Cleopatra or a variant of Clio, while Wikipedia derives it from Clio, the Greek mythological muse. Wiktionary separately notes the rarer male use of Cleo comes from Ancient Greek names such as Cleon and Cleopas. Neither source spells out the glory-of-the-father breakdown given elsewhere for Cleopatra.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #577 |
| 2024 | #607 |
| 2023 | #608 |
| 2022 | #664 |
| 2021 | #794 |
| 2020 | #882 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Cleo?
- Cleopatra VII (Queen of Egypt)
- Cleo Sol (British singer-songwriter)
- Cleo Laine (British jazz singer)
what names are similar to Cleo?
what names go well with Cleo?
Sibling names that share Cleo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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