Caitlin vs Jennie

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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Jennie

Girl #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Jane)

Cultural Roots

English American Korean pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jen, Jenn, Jenny

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Popularity Comparison

Caitlin Rank #1,686
Jennie Rank #1,749

Caitlin is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1749 for Jennie.

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

Jennie ___

  • Jennie Rose
  • Jennie Mae
  • Jennie Claire
  • Jennie Marie
  • Jennie Lee
  • Jennie Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caitlin

Siobhan Fiona Ciara Declan Conor

If you choose Jennie

Lily Daisy Tom Ben Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caitlin or Jennie more popular?

Caitlin is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Jennie at #1749 in the United States.

What do Caitlin and Jennie mean?

Caitlin means "pure, clear" (Greek via Irish origin). Jennie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Jane) origin).

Are Caitlin and Jennie boy or girl names?

Caitlin is primarily a girl name. Jennie is primarily a girl name.

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