Maelynn vs Katelyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maelynn

Girl #996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright lake, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

American Welsh Celtic English

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Girl #934 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

American Irish English

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Maelynn Rank #996

Katelyn Rank #934

Katelyn is more popular, ranked #934 vs #996 for Maelynn.

Is Maelynn or Katelyn more popular?

Katelyn is more popular, ranked #934 compared to Maelynn at #996 in the United States.

What do Maelynn and Katelyn mean?

Maelynn means "bright lake, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Katelyn means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Maelynn and Katelyn boy or girl names?

Maelynn is primarily a girl name. Katelyn is primarily a girl name.