Kathlyn vs Kathryn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathlyn

Girl #2,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

American English Irish

✓ All Clear

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Kathlyn Rank #2,719

Kathryn Rank #716

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #2719 for Kathlyn.

Is Kathlyn or Kathryn more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Kathlyn at #2719 in the United States.

What do Kathlyn and Kathryn mean?

Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Kathlyn and Kathryn boy or girl names?

Kathlyn is primarily a girl name. Kathryn is primarily a girl name.