Selah vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selah

Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,812
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Selah Rank #4,812
Cleo Rank #4,718

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 vs #4812 for Selah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selah or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 compared to Selah at #4812 in the United States.

What do Selah and Cleo mean?

Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Selah and Cleo boy or girl names?

Selah is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.

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