Cleo
Girl name · Greek · pronounced KLEE-oh
Verified name
What does Cleo mean?
Glory, fame, pride
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 494 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 114 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Clee
Variant: Clio
Related: Cleopatra
Using Cleo across cultures
Short form of Cleopatra or Clio, muse of history.
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