Cleo vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Paula Rank #753

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #753 for Paula.

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

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Paula more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Paula mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Cleo and Paula boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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