Cleo vs Kenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenna

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#724
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Kenna Rank #724

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #724 for Kenna.

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

Kenna ___

  • Kenna Rose
  • Kenna Grace
  • Kenna Marie
  • Kenna Jo
  • Kenna Leigh
  • Kenna Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cleo

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If you choose Kenna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Kenna more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Kenna at #724 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Kenna mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cleo and Kenna boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Kenna is primarily a girl name.

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