Charlotte vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlotte

Girl #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,552
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Charlie, Lotte, Char

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Similar Names

Lilah Wrenley Chloe Ember

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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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Rosa Winnie Azariah Oakleigh

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4

Cleo Rank #603

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #603 for Cleo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

Charlotte Rose
Charlotte Grace
Charlotte Anne
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte Mae
Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Cleo more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Cleo mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Cleo boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Cleo is primarily a girl name.

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