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Cleo vs Thayer

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

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Thayer

Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,558
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #4,718
Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4718 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Cleo at #4718 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Thayer mean?

Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Cleo and Thayer boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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