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Katie vs Katy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katy

Girl #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,460
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Katie Rank #580
Katy Rank #2,460

Katie is more popular, ranked #580 vs #2460 for Katy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katie or Katy more popular?

Katie is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Katie and Katy mean?

Katie means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Katie and Katy boy or girl names?

Katie is primarily a girl name. Katy is primarily a girl name.

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