Cleo vs Mara

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 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

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Mara mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cleo and Mara boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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