Kleo

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLEE-oh /ˈkli.o/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cleo, a short form of Greek names like Cleon/Cleopatra, from kleos, 'glory; renown'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Glory; pride: Kleo is a spelling of Cleo. Crisp and warm (said 'KLEE-oh'). Used for both.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Cleo, a short form of Greek names like Cleon/Cleopatra, from kleos, 'glory; renown'; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#11415 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kleo is a spelling of Cleo, a short form of Greek names like Cleon/Cleopatra, from kleos, 'glory; renown'; used for both sexes. A crisp name (said 'KLEE-oh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Cleo. Rare, glory at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kleo is a spelling of Cleo, 'glory; renown' in Greek (from kleos; via Cleon/Cleopatra) — used for both sexes — a crisp choice (said 'KLEE-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Kleo — Greek; spelling of Cleo; unisex

Variations

CleoKleon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kleo mean?

Kleo is a spelling of Cleo, 'glory; renown' in Greek (from kleos); used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Kleo?

It's said KLEE-oh /ˈkli.o/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kleo a boy or girl name?

Kleo is used for both; here it is listed as a boy's name.

How popular is Kleo?

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