#6032024 rank
1920peak year
32,900babies named Cleo since 1880
▲ +83%5-year trend
Cleo popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Cleo mean?
Short form of Cleopatra, from Greek kleos 'glory' and pater 'father'; borne by the last pharaoh of Egypt and revived as a chic short name.
OriginGreek
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Cleo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Cleo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Cleos
- Cleopatra, Egyptian queen
- Cleo Laine, singer
Spellings & variants
CleopatraKleo
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