Kate vs Katy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Girl #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Kate Rank #535

Katy Rank #2,460

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #2460 for Katy.

Is Kate or Katy more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Kate and Katy mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Kate and Katy boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Katy is primarily a girl name.