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Kato vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kato

Boy #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

Cultural Roots

Ugandan Ganda Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,796
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
569
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kato Rank #2,796
Kate Rank #535

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #2796 for Kato.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kato or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do Kato and Kate mean?

Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Kato and Kate boy or girl names?

Kato is primarily a boy name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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