Cleo vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Mae mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Cleo and Mae boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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