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Irvan vs Kathleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Irvan Rank #25,551
Kathleen Rank #1,110

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #25551 for Irvan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irvan or Kathleen more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Irvan at #25551 in the United States.

What do Irvan and Kathleen mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Irvan and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Irvan is primarily a boy name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.

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