Cleo vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cleo

Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Cleo Rank #4,718

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4718 for Cleo.

Is Cleo or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Cleo at #4718 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Merle mean?

Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Cleo and Merle boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.