Cleo vs Willa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willa

Girl #423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
729
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willi

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Popularity Comparison

Cleo Rank #603
Willa Rank #423

Willa is more popular, ranked #423 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

Willa ___

  • Willa Grace
  • Willa Rose
  • Willa Jane
  • Willa Mae
  • Willa Claire
  • Willa Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cleo

Felix Theo Jasper Iris Phoebe

If you choose Willa

Hazel June Cecily Theodore Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleo or Willa more popular?

Willa is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Cleo at #603 in the United States.

What do Cleo and Willa mean?

Cleo means "glory, fame" (Greek origin). Willa means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cleo and Willa boy or girl names?

Cleo is primarily a girl name. Willa is primarily a girl name.

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