Cathy vs Carrie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathy

Boy #39,169 Most Popular

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Girl #3,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German

English American

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Cathy Rank #39,169

Carrie Rank #3,054

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 vs #39169 for Cathy.

Is Cathy or Carrie more popular?

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 compared to Cathy at #39169 in the United States.

What do Cathy and Carrie mean?

Carrie means "free woman, strong" (Old High German origin).

Are Cathy and Carrie boy or girl names?

Cathy is primarily a boy name. Carrie is primarily a girl name.