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Caleo

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LAY-oh /kɑˈleɪ.o/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Latin caleo ('to be warm; to glow; to burn') and a modern blend of Cal-/Caleb with an -eo ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To be warm; to glow: Caleo is Latin. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kah-LAY-oh'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowLatin, American
MeaningVariously from the Latin caleo ('to be warm; to glow; to burn') and a modern blend of Cal-/Caleb with an -eo ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10032 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caleo comes variously from the Latin caleo ('to be warm; to glow; to burn') and a modern blend of Cal-/Caleb with an -eo ending (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kah-LAY-oh').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, to-be-warm at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Caleo is variously 'to be warm; to glow' in Latin (caleo) and a modern coinage — a lyrical, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kah-LAY-oh').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Caleo — Latin; routes layered

Variations

CaleonKaleoCaleyo

Nicknames

Cal

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If you like Caleo…

Kaleo— a kin Hawaiian/-eo name
Matteo— a fellow -eo boys' name
Romeo— a companion -eo boys' name
Caleb— a sound-neighbor Cal- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caleo mean?

Caleo is variously 'to be warm; to glow' (Latin caleo) and a modern coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caleo?

It's said kah-LAY-oh /kɑˈleɪ.o/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Caleo a boy or girl name?

Caleo is a boy's name.

How popular is Caleo?

Caleo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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