Blaze vs Cate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaze

Boy #762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fire, flame"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#762
Total SSA Count
333
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blaze Rank #762
Cate Rank #5,136

Blaze is more popular, ranked #762 vs #5136 for Cate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaze ___

  • Blaze Anthony
  • Blaze Michael
  • Blaze James
  • Blaze Alexander
  • Blaze Xavier
  • Blaze William

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 Blaze

Phoenix Ryder Ember Scarlett Dash

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaze or Cate more popular?

Blaze is more popular, ranked #762 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Blaze and Cate mean?

Blaze means "fire, flame" (Old English origin). Cate means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Blaze and Cate boy or girl names?

Blaze is primarily a boy name. Cate is primarily a girl name.

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