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Leo vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Leo Rank #24
Cleo Rank #603

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #603 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leo or Cleo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Leo and Cleo mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Leo and Cleo boy or girl names?

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

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