Unisex name · Greek
Cleo
“glory, fame”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Cleo — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Cleo is Greek — kleos, "glory, fame" — the working end of Cleopatra (and Cleopatra's glory outlived the empire that opposed her). As a standalone it has jazz-age American history of its own.
Cleo has re-entered the charts with the vintage-short-name wave (Ivy, Mae, Otto) — maximal history, minimal letters.
Two syllables with kohl eyeliner. It pairs well with longer middles (Cleo Marguerite, Cleo Alexander). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with Mythological throne access and Modern Minimalist economy — glory, abbreviated.
More Greek names
Cleo sits in our Greek set — these share its roots.
All Greek names →Cleo — common questions
Is Cleo a boy or girl name?
Cleo is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Greek origin).
What does the name Cleo mean?
Cleo means “glory, fame” of Greek origin. Cleo is Greek — kleos, "glory, fame" — the working end of Cleopatra (and Cleopatra's glory outlived the empire that opposed her). As a standalone it has jazz-age American history of its own.
Where does the name Cleo come from?
Cleo is Greek in origin. Cleo has re-entered the charts with the vintage-short-name wave (Ivy, Mae, Otto) — maximal history, minimal letters.
How popular is Cleo?
Cleo ranked #577 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which keeps it recognisable but uncommon.
Bring the name into the room
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