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Cleo vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cleo

Girl #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glory, fame"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#603
Total SSA Count
495
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #603 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Gideon mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleo and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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