Caton

Q: Is Caton a boy or girl name?

Caton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #27678, and as a girl name it ranks #45932.

Q: How popular is the name Caton?

Caton is ranked #27678 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AT-uhn ]

Boy Name #27,678 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Caton is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Caton often also consider Nakita, Jabulani, Feivel .

Popularity Over Time

#27,678

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,678
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Cato #3061

Nicknames

Cat Cay Catie

Middle Name Ideas

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Caton Charles

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Caton Angel

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Caton Adriel

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Caton Andrew

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Caton Bennett

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Caton Jayden

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Caton Brooks

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Caton Diego

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Caton Dominic

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Caton Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Caton is also used as a girl name, ranked #45932.

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Similar Names

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Nakita Boy Greek nike (victory) Feivel Boy Greek via Yiddish Every Boy Old English Sanai Boy Arabic Iskender Boy Greek via Turkish/Persian Clare Boy Irish/Celtic Dezavion Boy American/Basque Eson Boy Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caton

Is Caton a boy or girl name?

Caton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27678. As a girl name, it is ranked #45932. Caton is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Caton?

Caton is pronounced k-AT-uhn.

How popular is the name Caton?

Caton is currently ranked #27678 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Caton?

Common nicknames for Caton include Cat, Cay, and Catie.

Is Caton a common or rare name?

Caton is an uncommon name, ranked #27678 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Caton

Caton is a boy name .

Is Caton a boy or girl name? Caton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,678 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,932. Caton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Caton is currently ranked #27,678 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Caton include Cat, Cay, and Catie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Caton include Cato . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.