Back to Baby Names

Cleo vs Gabe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cleo

Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,718
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Gabe' can be twisted to 'babe'"}

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #4,718
Gabe Rank #4,653

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4718 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Gabe more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Cleo at #4718 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Gabe mean?

Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleo and Gabe boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons