Kathleen vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,110
Total SSA Count: 220
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Catherine Irene Aline Aileen

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Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #608
Total SSA Count: 493
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Charlotte Kathleen Eileen Arlene

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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Jolene Rank #608

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Jolene more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Jolene mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Kathleen and Jolene boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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