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Julie vs Kaitlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Julie Rank #767
Kaitlyn Rank #652

Kaitlyn is more popular, ranked #652 vs #767 for Julie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julie or Kaitlyn more popular?

Kaitlyn is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Julie at #767 in the United States.

What do Julie and Kaitlyn mean?

Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin). Kaitlyn means "pure" (Greek (via Irish) origin).

Are Julie and Kaitlyn boy or girl names?

Julie is primarily a girl name. Kaitlyn is primarily a girl name.

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