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Milo vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
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

Milo Rank #120
Cleo Rank #603

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #603 for Cleo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Cleo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Milo and Cleo mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Milo and Cleo boy or girl names?

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

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