Kathleen vs Maureen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

15 High Risk

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Kathleen Rank #1,110

Maureen Rank #4,928

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #4928 for Maureen.

Is Kathleen or Maureen more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Maureen at #4928 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Maureen mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kathleen and Maureen boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Maureen is primarily a girl name.