Cleo vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
569
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Katie, Kay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Kate Rank #535

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 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

Kate ___

  • Kate Elizabeth
  • Kate Louise
  • Kate Amelia
  • Kate Rose
  • Kate Alexandra
  • Kate Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Kate mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Cleo and Kate boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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