Cleo

Female

What does Cleo mean?

Famous, glorious, and loved.

What's the origin of Cleo?

Greek

How is Cleo pronounced?

kliːoʊ

What does it say about you to have a cat named Cleo?

Cleo may be named after a character in the movie "The Catcher in the Rye," but it doesn't mean that the person is a Holden Caulfield-type. Cleo may simply be a playful and affectionate cat who loves being around people.

Is Cleo a good cat name?

Cleo is a one-syllable cat name, making it succinct and fast to say. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Cleo is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Cleo is found in these categories:

cute cat names
cute

Short, sweet, and reminiscent of Cleopatra's royal charm.

traditional cat names
traditional

Popular since ancient Egypt, this feline moniker nods to Cleopatra herself.

mischievous cat names
mischievous

Cleo, an Egyptian queen, was known for her cunning and charm.

Popularity

Based on likes, Cleo ranks #80 with users of MeowNames.com.

Cleo is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Cleo is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Cleo was, over the past 30 days, the 22nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Cleo is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Cleo was viewed 51 times, and liked 2 times.

Cat names like Cleo:

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Zoe
Meaning: Life, joy, hope, love
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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think Cleo is such a fancy name for a kitten who is both pretty and playful.
February 20, 2024

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)
I think Cleo is such a fancy name for a kitten who is both pretty and playful.
February 20, 2024

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