Caitlin vs Elissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caitlin

Girl #1,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cait, Kate, Katie

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Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caitlin Rank #1,686
Elissa Rank #1,529

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1686 for Caitlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caitlin ___

  • Caitlin Marie
  • Caitlin Ann
  • Caitlin Elizabeth
  • Caitlin Rose
  • Caitlin Grace
  • Caitlin Louise

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caitlin

Siobhan Fiona Ciara Declan Conor

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caitlin or Elissa more popular?

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Caitlin at #1686 in the United States.

What do Caitlin and Elissa mean?

Caitlin means "pure, clear" (Greek via Irish origin). Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caitlin and Elissa boy or girl names?

Caitlin is primarily a girl name. Elissa is primarily a girl name.

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