Bridget vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
398
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Bridge, Biddy

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

Bridget Rank #704
Kate Rank #535

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #704 for Bridget.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bridget ___

  • Bridget Ann
  • Bridget Marie
  • Bridget Rose
  • Bridget Elizabeth
  • Bridget Clare
  • Bridget Kate

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 Bridget

Patrick Brendan Siobhan Fiona Declan

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridget or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Bridget at #704 in the United States.

What do Bridget and Kate mean?

Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Bridget and Kate boy or girl names?

Bridget is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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