Annabelle vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annabelle

Girl #349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful beauty"

Origin: French compound (Anna + Belle)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#349
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Belle

Playground Safety Score

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Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
569
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Katie, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annabelle Rank #349
Kate Rank #535

Annabelle is more popular, ranked #349 vs #535 for Kate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annabelle ___

  • Annabelle Grace
  • Annabelle Rose
  • Annabelle Louise
  • Annabelle Claire
  • Annabelle Jane
  • Annabelle Marie

Kate ___

  • Kate Elizabeth
  • Kate Louise
  • Kate Amelia
  • Kate Rose
  • Kate Alexandra
  • Kate Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annabelle

Charlotte Eleanor James William Rosalind

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabelle or Kate more popular?

Annabelle is more popular, ranked #349 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Annabelle and Kate mean?

Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Annabelle and Kate boy or girl names?

Annabelle is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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