Katherine vs Kathryn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katherine

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

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✓ All Clear

Katherine Rank #175

Kathryn Rank #716

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #716 for Kathryn.

Is Katherine or Kathryn more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kathryn at #716 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Kathryn mean?

Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Katherine and Kathryn boy or girl names?

Katherine is primarily a girl name. Kathryn is primarily a girl name.