Bethany vs Kaitlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Kaitlyn Rank #652

Kaitlyn is more popular, ranked #652 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Kaitlyn ___

  • Kaitlyn Rose
  • Kaitlyn Marie
  • Kaitlyn Grace
  • Kaitlyn Ann
  • Kaitlyn Lee
  • Kaitlyn Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Kaitlyn

Ryan Brendan Meghan Erin Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Kaitlyn more popular?

Kaitlyn is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Kaitlyn mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Kaitlyn means "pure" (Greek (via Irish) origin).

Are Bethany and Kaitlyn boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Kaitlyn is primarily a girl name.

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