Cleo vs Haley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Haley Rank #781

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #781 for Haley.

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

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Haley more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Haley at #781 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Haley mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin).

Are Cleo and Haley boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Haley is primarily a girl name.

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