Cecelia vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecelia

Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#568
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecelia Rank #568
Cleo Rank #603

Cecelia is more popular, ranked #568 vs #603 for Cleo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecelia ___

  • Cecelia Rose
  • Cecelia Marie
  • Cecelia Jane
  • Cecelia Grace
  • Cecelia Violet
  • Cecelia Elaine

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 Cecelia

Sebastian Vivienne Cornelius Beatrice Ignatius

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecelia or Cleo more popular?

Cecelia is more popular, ranked #568 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cecelia and Cleo mean?

Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Cecelia and Cleo boy or girl names?

Cecelia is primarily a girl name. Cleo is primarily a girl name.

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