Cleo vs Opal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Opal

Girl #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious gemstone"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
694
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Opie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Opal Rank #449

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 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

Opal ___

  • Opal Grace
  • Opal Jane
  • Opal Rose
  • Opal Mae
  • Opal Pearl
  • Opal Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Opal

Ruby Pearl Ivy Flora Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Opal more popular?

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Opal mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Opal means "precious gemstone" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Cleo and Opal boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Opal is primarily a girl name.

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