Kathryn vs Katharine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

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✓ All Clear

Girl #4,801 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek 'katharos'

English Greek French German Russian

✓ All Clear

Kathryn Rank #716

Katharine Rank #4,801

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #4801 for Katharine.

Is Kathryn or Katharine more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Katharine at #4801 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Katharine mean?

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

Are Kathryn and Katharine boy or girl names?

Kathryn is primarily a girl name. Katharine is primarily a girl name.