Katherine vs Melanie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katherine

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark-complexioned, of dark appearance"

Origin: Greek

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Katherine Rank #175

Melanie Rank #122

Melanie is more popular, ranked #122 vs #175 for Katherine.

Is Katherine or Melanie more popular?

Melanie is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Katherine at #175 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Melanie mean?

Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin). Melanie means "dark-complexioned, of dark appearance" (Greek origin).

Are Katherine and Melanie boy or girl names?

Katherine is primarily a girl name. Melanie is primarily a girl name.