Katy vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katy

Girl #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

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Katy Rank #2,460

Kate Rank #535

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #2460 for Katy.

Is Katy or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Katy and Kate mean?

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

Are Katy and Kate boy or girl names?

Katy is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.