Kathryn vs Kaitlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #37,597 Most Popular

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Kathryn Rank #716

Kaitlin Rank #37,597

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #37597 for Kaitlin.

Is Kathryn or Kaitlin more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Kaitlin at #37597 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Kaitlin mean?

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

Are Kathryn and Kaitlin boy or girl names?

Kathryn is primarily a girl name. Kaitlin is primarily a boy name.