Kathryn vs Kaitlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Girl #5,120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Kathryn Rank #716

Kaitlin Rank #5,120

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #5120 for Kaitlin.

Is Kathryn or Kaitlin more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Kaitlin at #5120 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Kaitlin mean?

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

Are Kathryn and Kaitlin boy or girl names?

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