Cathy vs Kathy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathy

Girl #6,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish

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Girl #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"innocent"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Cathy Rank #6,151

Kathy Rank #2,694

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 vs #6151 for Cathy.

Is Cathy or Kathy more popular?

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 compared to Cathy at #6151 in the United States.

What do Cathy and Kathy mean?

Cathy means "pure" (Greek katharos origin). Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin).

Are Cathy and Kathy boy or girl names?

Cathy is primarily a girl name. Kathy is primarily a girl name.