Katherine vs Kathlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katherine

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Katherine Rank #175

Kathlyn Rank #2,719

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #2719 for Kathlyn.

Is Katherine or Kathlyn more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kathlyn at #2719 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Kathlyn mean?

Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin). Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Katherine and Kathlyn boy or girl names?

Katherine is primarily a girl name. Kathlyn is primarily a girl name.