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Kei vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cleo

Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,718
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kei Rank #4,606
Cleo Rank #4,718

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4718 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Cleo more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Cleo at #4718 in the United States.

What do Kei and Cleo mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Kei and Cleo boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.

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