Cleo vs Della

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Della Rank #579

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #603 for Cleo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleo ___

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

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Della more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Della mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Cleo and Della boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Della is primarily a girl name.

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