Cleo vs Irene

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
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Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Renie, Rina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Irene Rank #638

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #638 for Irene.

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

Irene ___

  • Irene Grace
  • Irene Mae
  • Irene Louise
  • Irene Claire
  • Irene Beth
  • Irene Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Irene

Theodore Agnes Walter Cora Ernest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Irene more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Irene mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Cleo and Irene boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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