Cleo vs Maddison

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

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Maddison Rank #487

Maddison 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

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Maddison more popular?

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

What do Cleo and Maddison mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin).

Are Cleo and Maddison boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Maddison is primarily a girl name.

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