Cleo vs Madilynn

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

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Madilynn

Girl #792 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala, high tower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#792
Total SSA Count
355
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Maddie, Lynnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Madilynn Rank #792

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #792 for Madilynn.

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

Madilynn ___

  • Madilynn Grace
  • Madilynn Rose
  • Madilynn Anne
  • Madilynn Kate
  • Madilynn Claire
  • Madilynn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Madilynn

Abigail Isabelle Addison Brayden Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Madilynn more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Madilynn at #792 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Madilynn mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Madilynn means "woman from Magdala, high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleo and Madilynn boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Madilynn is primarily a girl name.

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