Cleo name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Cleo
Story and style
Cleo is a short name for girls.
For parents, Cleo is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
More about Cleo
Background notes
What style of name is Cleo?
Cleo feels less common and short. It sits naturally beside names like Claire, Clara, Claudia and Chloe: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Names similar to Cleo
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Cleo ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Cleo was most recently listed at 92nd in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 1 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 92nd |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |