Kathryn vs Katherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek Russian

✓ All Clear

Kathryn Rank #716

Katherine Rank #175

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #716 for Kathryn.

Is Kathryn or Katherine more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kathryn at #716 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Katherine mean?

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

Are Kathryn and Katherine boy or girl names?

Kathryn is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.