Cleo name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 13th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: German, English, Greek, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cleo c-leo
Meaning: Kleopatra and Boasting
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What does Cleo mean?

Prevalently used in Danish, Finnish, Swedish, German, English, Greek and Norwegian persistent and illustrous, Cleo is used as a unisex name, meaning of Cleo is "Kleopatra or Boasting" is rooted from Old Greek.

Cleo is a variation of evergreen Clio. Clio is variant of prevalent and ceaseless Cleo. Clio is spelling variation of Cleopatra. Clio is Greek equivalent of Cleo or Clio. Used chiefly in Italian and Greek durable and widely accepted, Clio, Clio means "Boasting, Key and Closing" is originated from Old Greek and Latin.

Cleo is shortened form of Cleopatra. Meaning of Cleopatra is I Will Triumph In the Father, Father and The Elements Kleos Meaning Glory has its origin in Old Greek.

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How do I pronounce Cleo?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Cleo is c-leo. klee-oh is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Cleo

Chleo, Clio, Klio, Kleio

Names that rhyme with Cleo

How popular is the name Cleo?

Cleo is a popular name in United States given to over 42071 babies in 275 years. At present the name is rising, in 1907, it ranked 171st when 1048 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 113 times Cleo used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 2400 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

At its zenith in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years. Also, In France, Cleo was once a common name since emerging in 1951 it has been given to over 3241 babies.

At its zenith in 2002,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 64 years. Also, Cleo is a common name in Sweden given to over 484 babies in 3 years.

At present at its peak, 168 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 80th position.

Cleo is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 487 on girl names chart when 26 babies were named Cleo. Also, in Belgium, the name has been in use since 1997 and has secured the place in top 400 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 371 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Cleo. Over 233 people have been named Cleo in Belgium.

Cleo is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 1047 in 2017. Cleo is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use.

But Cleo is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 40000 have the name. At least, 40000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20184063251108220
20175260171471151
20164901191560142
20155492161760118
2014961671977100
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Facts

Cleo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands78509100
Sweden912878121
Norway912617
Denmark901460

Here's what numbers has to say about Cleo

Let go off your past, you are not what happened to you rather what you choose to be. You are a lone wolf who can survive on his own because of his skills, highly developed sense of intuition, and the ability to provide for himself. Find out what your passion is. Stop trying to fit in. No one dares to say bad things about you. Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive.

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  •  Galeno - Predominantly used in Italian and Spanish, Galeno aimed at boys which originated from Old Greek, meaning of Galeno is "The Calm"
  •  Damek - Unheard-of Damek is used commonly in Dutch is originated from Hebrew and Old Greek and a gender insensitive name, Damek means "Earth"
  •  Calynda - Girl name Calynda has origin in Old Greek and is majorly used in English language, Calynda means "Contemporary Blend of the Italian or Greek Calandra with Linda"
  •  Yevgenia - Unfading and Celebrated Yevgenia substantially is used in Russian is a girl name has origin in Old Greek and Russian. Yevgenia is Russian equivalent of Eugenia
  •  Lisandra - Unwonted Lisandra has its origin in Old Greek, Lisandra means "Loosening or Feminine Form of Alexander" and is mainly used in Swedish and Estonian is used for baby girls
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Middle names for Cleo

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Sibling Names for Cleo

If you've decided to name your little one Cleo, congratulations! Now it's time to choose a perfect sibling name that goes well with it. Here are some awesome suggestions to help you select the ideal name for your bundle of joy.

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Famous people named Cleo

  • Cleo Laine, English jazz and pop singer and an actress
  • Cleo A. Noel Jr., Cleo Allen Noel Jr
  • Cleo Moore, American actress
  • Cleo Fields, American attorney
  • Cleo Lemon, Cleo Lemon, Jr
  • Cleo Higgins, British R&B/soul/pop singer, dancer
  • Cleo Ridgely, star of silent and sound motion pictures
  • Cleo Odzer, American writer, author of books on prostitution
  • Cleo Rocos, UK-based comedy actress, producer
  • Cleo Madison, theatrical and silent film actress, screenwriter
  • Cleo Carlyle, outfielder in Major League Baseball
  • Cleo Miller, President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and a former professional American football running back
  • Cleo James, American former professional baseball outfielder
  • Cleo Herndon portrayed central character of Flo Gray in 1937 crime, drama film Dark Manhattan.
  • Cleo Ladányi portrayed central role of Kisvilma in 2000 drama film Kisvilma - Az utolsó napló.
  • In 1972 horror film, Evil Come Evil Go, Cleo O'Hara played Sister Sarah Jane.
  • Cleo d'Osterode, from 1924 flick Mutter und Sohn, who portrayed N.

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