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Hiram vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
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

Hiram Rank #1,768
Cleo Rank #603

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Cleo mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Cleo boy or girl names?

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

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