Alis vs Cate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alis

Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie

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Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,136
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alis Rank #5,260
Cate Rank #5,136

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 vs #5260 for Alis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alis ___

  • Alis Mae
  • Alis Jane
  • Alis Grace
  • Alis Louise
  • Alis Vivienne

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alis

Bethan Rhiannon Ffion Cai Owain

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alis or Cate more popular?

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alis and Cate mean?

Alis means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Cate means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Alis and Cate boy or girl names?

Alis is primarily a girl name. Cate is primarily a girl name.

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