Cate vs Katie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

English Irish American

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Cate Rank #5,136

Katie Rank #580

Katie is more popular, ranked #580 vs #5136 for Cate.

Is Cate or Katie more popular?

Katie is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Katie mean?

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

Are Cate and Katie boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Katie is primarily a girl name.