Cleo vs Denver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den, Denny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Denver Rank #487

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 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

Denver ___

  • Denver James
  • Denver Cole
  • Denver Ray
  • Denver Lee
  • Denver Scott
  • Denver Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Denver

Austin Phoenix Savannah Dakota Hudson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Denver more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Denver mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Cleo and Denver boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Denver is primarily a boy name.

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