Katharine vs Katherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katharine

Girl #4,801 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek 'katharos'

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Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

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Katharine Rank #4,801

Katherine Rank #175

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #4801 for Katharine.

Is Katharine or Katherine more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Katharine at #4801 in the United States.

What do Katharine and Katherine mean?

Katharine means "pure, clean" (Greek 'katharos' origin). Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Katharine and Katherine boy or girl names?

Katharine is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.