Aoife vs Caitlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aoife

Girl #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aoifs, Eefa

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Caitlyn

Girl #2,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, unblemished"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cait, Kate, Katie

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Popularity Comparison

Aoife Rank #2,238
Caitlyn Rank #2,348

Aoife is more popular, ranked #2238 vs #2348 for Caitlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aoife ___

  • Aoife Niamh
  • Aoife Rose
  • Aoife Claire
  • Aoife Grace
  • Aoife Brigid
  • Aoife Maeve

Caitlyn ___

  • Caitlyn Grace
  • Caitlyn Rose
  • Caitlyn Marie
  • Caitlyn Lynn
  • Caitlyn Anne
  • Caitlyn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aoife

Ciarán Saoirse Fionn Niamh Oisín

If you choose Caitlyn

Brendan Declan Siobhan Aoife Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoife or Caitlyn more popular?

Aoife is more popular, ranked #2238 compared to Caitlyn at #2348 in the United States.

What do Aoife and Caitlyn mean?

Aoife means "pleasant, agreeable" (Old Irish origin). Caitlyn means "pure, unblemished" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Aoife and Caitlyn boy or girl names?

Aoife is primarily a girl name. Caitlyn is primarily a girl name.

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