Brynn vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brynn

Girl #384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#384
Total SSA Count
817
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bry, Brie, Brykins

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

Brynn Rank #384
Kate Rank #535

Brynn is more popular, ranked #384 vs #535 for Kate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brynn ___

  • Brynn Elizabeth
  • Brynn Elise
  • Brynn Marie
  • Brynn Avery
  • Brynn Nicole
  • Brynn Noelle

Kate ___

  • Kate Elizabeth
  • Kate Louise
  • Kate Amelia
  • Kate Rose
  • Kate Alexandra
  • Kate Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Brynn

Quinn Piper Sloane Reid Cade

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brynn or Kate more popular?

Brynn is more popular, ranked #384 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Brynn and Kate mean?

Brynn means "hill, mound" (Welsh origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Brynn and Kate boy or girl names?

Brynn is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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