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Gideon vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Cleo Rank #603

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Cleo more popular?

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

What do Gideon and Cleo mean?

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

Are Gideon and Cleo boy or girl names?

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

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