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Cleo vs Leon

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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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #603 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Leon mean?

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

Are Cleo and Leon boy or girl names?

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

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