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Cleo vs Leo

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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Leo

Girl #6,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,600
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Leo Rank #6,600

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #6600 for Leo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Leo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Leo at #6600 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Leo mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion" (Latin origin).

Are Cleo and Leo boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Leo is primarily a girl name.

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