Cate vs Nate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Cate Rank #5,136

Nate Rank #1,571

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #5136 for Cate.

Is Cate or Nate more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Nate mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cate and Nate boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Nate is primarily a boy name.