Kathleen vs Parish

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 #66,244 Most Popular

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Kathleen Rank #1,110

Parish Rank #66,244

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #66244 for Parish.

Is Kathleen or Parish more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Parish at #66244 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Parish mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Kathleen and Parish boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Parish is primarily a girl name.