Bridget vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

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Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish British Australian

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Bridget Rank #704

Kate Rank #535

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #704 for Bridget.

Is Bridget or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Bridget at #704 in the United States.

What do Bridget and Kate mean?

Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Bridget and Kate boy or girl names?

Bridget is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.