Alessandra vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessandra

Girl #426 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#426
Total SSA Count
722
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ale, Alessa, Sandra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alessandra Rank #426
Cleo Rank #603

Alessandra is more popular, ranked #426 vs #603 for Cleo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessandra ___

  • Alessandra Rose
  • Alessandra Marie
  • Alessandra Grace
  • Alessandra Lucia
  • Alessandra Sofia
  • Alessandra Bianca

Cleo ___

  • Cleo Rose
  • Cleo Jade
  • Cleo Simone
  • Cleo Fleur
  • Cleo Mae
  • Cleo Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alessandra

Isabella Valentina Gianna Lorenzo Marco

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessandra or Cleo more popular?

Alessandra is more popular, ranked #426 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Alessandra and Cleo mean?

Alessandra means "defender of mankind" (Greek via Italian origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Alessandra and Cleo boy or girl names?

Alessandra is primarily a girl name. Cleo is primarily a girl name.

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