Katherine vs Eileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katherine

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

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15 High Risk

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Katherine Rank #175

Eileen Rank #592

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Katherine or Eileen more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Eileen mean?

Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin). Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin).

Are Katherine and Eileen boy or girl names?

Katherine is primarily a girl name. Eileen is primarily a girl name.