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Tate vs Katy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Tate Rank #210
Katy Rank #2,460

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #2460 for Katy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tate or Katy more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Tate and Katy mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Tate and Katy boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Katy is primarily a girl name.

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