Cleo
Cleo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkliΛoΚ/
Meaning and origin of Cleo
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Shortened from Cleopatra or a variant of Clio. The rare male name derives from names of Ancient Greek origin such as Cleon and Cleopas.
How popular is Cleo?
Since 1880, 33,565 girls and 11,527 boys in the U.S. have been named Cleo (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #171 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #258 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #577 for girls, with 534 babies given the name.
Names similar to Cleo
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cleo
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Cleo FAQ
What does the name Cleo mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A male given name from Ancient Greek. Shortened from Cleopatra or a variant of Clio. The rare male name derives from names of Ancient Greek origin such as Cleon and Cleopas.
What is the origin of the name Cleo?
Cleo is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cleo?
Since 1880, 33,565 girls and 11,527 boys in the U.S. have been named Cleo (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #171 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #258 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #577 for girls, with 534 babies given the name.
Is Cleo a boy or girl name?
Cleo is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (33,565 girls and 11,527 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.