Meryl vs Katlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

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Girl #5,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Irish

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Meryl Rank #5,487

Katlyn Rank #5,604

Meryl is more popular, ranked #5487 vs #5604 for Katlyn.

Is Meryl or Katlyn more popular?

Meryl is more popular, ranked #5487 compared to Katlyn at #5604 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Katlyn mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Katlyn means "pure" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Meryl and Katlyn boy or girl names?

Meryl is primarily a girl name. Katlyn is primarily a girl name.