Kate vs Bridget

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

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✓ All Clear

Kate Rank #535

Bridget Rank #704

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #704 for Bridget.

Is Kate or Bridget more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Bridget at #704 in the United States.

What do Kate and Bridget mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kate and Bridget boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Bridget is primarily a girl name.