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GirlGreek#450 in 2025

Cleo

Cleo is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “glory, pride.” It ranked #450 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.

how popular is this name?

#660
2020
#595
2021
#545
2022
#492
2023
#450
2024
YearRank
2024#450
2023#492
2022#545
2021#595
2020#660

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?

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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