Cate vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

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Cate Rank #5,136

Kate Rank #535

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #5136 for Cate.

Is Cate or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Kate mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Cate and Kate boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.