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.'
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how do you pronounce Cleo?
KLEE-oh
where does the name Cleo come from?
Cleo is a shortened form of Cleopatra or a variant of Clio, the Greek muse. As a rarer male name it comes from Ancient Greek names such as Cleon and Cleopas.
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?
Cleo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 84 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 62. It peaked at #171 in 1907, and ranked #577 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #577 |
| 2024 | #607 |
| 2023 | #608 |
| 2022 | #664 |
| 2021 | #793 |
| 2020 | #881 |
| 2019 | #968 |
| 1950 | #686 |
| 1940 | #384 |
| 1930 | #290 |
| 1920 | #191 |
| 1910 | #190 |
| 1907 | #171 |
| 1900 | #226 |
| 1890 | #279 |
| 1880 | #403 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Cleo fell outside the top 1,000.
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.
quick answers about Cleo
What does the name Cleo mean?
Cleo means “glory, pride”.
What is the origin of the name Cleo?
Cleo comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Cleo?
Cleo ranked #577 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1907, at #171, and it has spent 84 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Cleo a boy or girl name?
Cleo is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Cleo?
Cleo is pronounced KLEE-oh, with 2 syllables.
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