Cleo vs Scarlet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scarlet

Girl #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright red, vivid crimson"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scar, Lettie, Carly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Scarlet Rank #489

Scarlet is more popular, ranked #489 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

Scarlet ___

  • Scarlet Rose
  • Scarlet Mae
  • Scarlet Jane
  • Scarlet Jade
  • Scarlet Quinn
  • Scarlet Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Scarlet

Violet Jasper Ruby August Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Scarlet more popular?

Scarlet is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Scarlet mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Scarlet means "bright red, vivid crimson" (English origin).

Are Cleo and Scarlet boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Scarlet is primarily a girl name.

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