Cleo vs Penny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penny

Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pen, Pey, Peie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Penny Rank #746

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 vs #746 for Penny.

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

Penny ___

  • Penny Rose
  • Penny Jane
  • Penny Lou
  • Penny Mae
  • Penny Grace
  • Penny Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Penny

Nellie Bea Dot Hazel Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Penny more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Penny at #746 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Penny mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Cleo and Penny boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.

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