Cleo

♂ Boy

Cleo Pronunciation

Cleo is pronounced KLEE-oh /ˈkli.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon/Cleophas; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Glory and fame: Cleo is Greek 'glory, fame' — crisp, vintage, and warm. A short, bright name (used for both sexes).

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon/Cleophas; here for boys

U.S. rank (2024)#4717 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Cleo, as a boys' name, comes from Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon or Cleophas. A crisp, vintage, bright name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, glory at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Cleo comes from Greek kleos, 'glory, fame' (the root of Cleon, Cleophas, and Cleopatra) — a crisp, vintage name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Cleo — root etymology

Variations

CleonCleophasClio

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cleo?

Cleo is pronounced KLEE-oh (/ˈkli.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Cleo said aloud.

How do you say Cleo?

Cleo is said KLEE-oh (/ˈkli.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Cleo said aloud.

What does the name Cleo mean?

Cleo is Greek for 'glory, fame; to celebrate'.

Is Cleo a boy or girl name?

Cleo is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Cleo?

Cleo is a rare name for boys in the U.S.