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Theo vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,494
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Theo Rank #4,494
Cleo Rank #603

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #4494 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theo or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Theo and Cleo mean?

Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Theo and Cleo boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a girl name. Cleo is primarily a girl name.

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