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Carrington vs Kathleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Carrington Rank #8,523
Kathleen Rank #1,110

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #8523 for Carrington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrington or Kathleen more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Carrington at #8523 in the United States.

What do Carrington and Kathleen mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Carrington and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Carrington is primarily a boy name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.

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