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At a Glance: Name: Cleo – Meaning: glory, fame – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KLEE-oh
Cleo is a Greek name meaning glory, fame, pronounced KLEE-oh. It's a clean, modern style pick for girls, with a short, clean sound that fits current naming trends. If you're drawn to names with a strong, simple meaning behind them, Cleo delivers that in just two syllables.
Meaning & Origin of Cleo
Meaning: Glory, fame.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cleo
Phonetic: KLEE-oh IPA: /ˈkliːoʊ/
Popularity of Cleo
Cleo peaked at #171 in 1907, when 325 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had settled at #603 with 495 babies — so it's actually being used more often today than at its early-1900s high point, even though its rank has slipped.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Cleo mean?
Glory, fame. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cleo)
How do you pronounce Cleo?
Cleo is pronounced KLEE-oh (IPA: /ˈkliːoʊ/).
Is Cleo a popular name right now?
Cleo peaked at #171 in 1907 and is ranked #603 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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