Lee vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Girl #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glory, fame"

Origin: Greek

English French American European

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Cleo Rank #603

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Cleo mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Lee and Cleo boy or girl names?

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