Katherine vs Katharine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katherine

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #4,801 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek 'katharos'

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Katherine Rank #175

Katharine Rank #4,801

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

Is Katherine or Katharine more popular?

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

What do Katherine and Katharine mean?

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

Are Katherine and Katharine boy or girl names?

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