Averie vs Kathryn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#716
Total SSA Count
391
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kate, Kathy, Kat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Averie Rank #660
Kathryn Rank #716

Averie is more popular, ranked #660 vs #716 for Kathryn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Averie ___

  • Averie Rose
  • Averie Grace
  • Averie Mae
  • Averie Claire
  • Averie Jo
  • Averie Jade

Kathryn ___

  • Kathryn Anne
  • Kathryn Elizabeth
  • Kathryn Marie
  • Kathryn Louise
  • Kathryn Grace
  • Kathryn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Averie

Emery Harper Logan Quinn Riley

If you choose Kathryn

Margaret Elizabeth William Thomas Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Averie or Kathryn more popular?

Averie is more popular, ranked #660 compared to Kathryn at #716 in the United States.

What do Averie and Kathryn mean?

Averie means "ruler of the elves" (Germanic origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Averie and Kathryn boy or girl names?

Averie is primarily a girl name. Kathryn is primarily a girl name.

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