Kate vs Kathy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Girl #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"innocent"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Kate Rank #535

Kathy Rank #2,694

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #2694 for Kathy.

Is Kate or Kathy more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Kathy at #2694 in the United States.

What do Kate and Kathy mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin).

Are Kate and Kathy boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Kathy is primarily a girl name.