Kaitlin vs Kathryn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaitlin

Girl #5,120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Irish English American

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Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Kaitlin Rank #5,120

Kathryn Rank #716

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #5120 for Kaitlin.

Is Kaitlin or Kathryn more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Kaitlin at #5120 in the United States.

What do Kaitlin and Kathryn mean?

Kaitlin means "pure, chaste" (Greek origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Kaitlin and Kathryn boy or girl names?

Kaitlin is primarily a girl name. Kathryn is primarily a girl name.