Richard vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glory, fame"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cleo Rank #603

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #603 for Cleo.

Is Richard or Cleo more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cleo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Cleo boy or girl names?

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