| Meaning | glory |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Cleo |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cle-o |
Cleo, a name with ancient Greek origins, has an enduring appeal that makes it a timeless choice for your baby girl. Meaning "glory of the father" or "she who brings fame to her father," Cleo carries an air of strength and distinction, signifying a girl destined for greatness. The name gained its popularity through the legendary Cleopatra VII, the powerful Queen of Egypt, who left an indelible mark on history.
Throughout the ages, Cleo has been donned by strong and influential women, from jazz singers and ballet dancers to actresses and writers. Its versatility extends even to fictional realms, where it has graced the personas of characters in literature, TV shows, and movies.
With variations like Cleopatra and nicknames like Clea, the name Cleo offers a range of options for personalization. Whether your little Cleo grows up to be an artist, a leader, a scholar, or a trailblazer, this name will undoubtedly encapsulate her remarkable journey through life.
As you welcome your baby girl into the world, consider bestowing upon her the name Cleo - a name that encapsulates the essence of strength, honor, and everlasting beauty.
| Cleopatra |
| Cleona |
| Cleora |
| Cee |
| Leo |
| Cle |
| Cle-cle |
| Coco |
| Cleo Laine | A renowned jazz singer |
| Cleo de Merode | A famous French ballet dancer |
| Cleo Lemon | A former Canadian Football League quarterback |
| Cleo Trumbo | A renowned writer and daughter of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo |
| Cleo Massey | An Australian actress and singer |
| Cleo Rocos | An English actress and comedian |
| Cleo McDowell | A fictional character from the movie "Coming to America" |
| Cleo Demetriou | A British actress known for her role in "Horrible Histories" |
| Cleo Higgins | A singer from the band Cleopatra |
| Cleo Moore | An American painter and illustrator |
| Cleo Baldon | A prominent landscape architect |
| Cleo Pires | A Brazilian actress |
| Cleo Edison Oliver | A children's book character in "Cleo Edison Oliver, Playground Millionaire" |
| Cleo Carter | A character from the book "Cleo Edison Oliver, Playground Millionaire" |
| Cleo Selwyn | A character from the TV series "The Paradise" |
| Cleo Nefertiti | A character from the anime "Space Dandy" |
| Cleo McDowell | A character from the movie "Coming to America" |
| Cleo de Nile | A character from the "Monster High" franchise |
| Cleo Setori | A character from the book series "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson |
| Cleo Graves | A character from the movie "One for the Money" |
| Cleo Borden | A character from the TV show "Slasher" |
| Cleo de Merode | A character from the French novel "Dans la grande nuit des temps" by Antonio Muñoz Molina |
| Cleo Duval | A character from the movie "Ring of Darkness" |
| Cleo Watson | A character from the film "Saboteur" |
| Cleo Morey | A character from the movie "Lonely Wives" |
| Cleo Demetriou | A character from the British TV series "Horrible Histories" |
| Cleo Hewitt | A character from the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Cleo Mainwaring | A character from the TV series "The Durrells" |
| Cleo Jordan | A character from the TV series "Port Charles" |
| Cleo Finch | A character from the TV show "Just Add Magic" |
| Cleo Sertori | A character from the TV series "Mako - Island of Secrets" |