Kathlyn vs Katherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathlyn

Girl #2,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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Kathlyn Rank #2,719

Katherine Rank #175

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #2719 for Kathlyn.

Is Kathlyn or Katherine more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kathlyn at #2719 in the United States.

What do Kathlyn and Katherine mean?

Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin). Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Kathlyn and Katherine boy or girl names?

Kathlyn is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.