Caitlyn vs Maryann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caitlyn

Girl #2,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, unblemished"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cait, Kate, Katie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maryann

Girl #2,222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of grace, beloved grace"

Origin: Hebrew (compound)

Cultural Roots

English American Catholic Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,222
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Ann, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caitlyn Rank #2,348
Maryann Rank #2,222

Maryann is more popular, ranked #2222 vs #2348 for Caitlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caitlyn ___

  • Caitlyn Grace
  • Caitlyn Rose
  • Caitlyn Marie
  • Caitlyn Lynn
  • Caitlyn Anne
  • Caitlyn Jane

Maryann ___

  • Maryann Louise
  • Maryann Elizabeth
  • Maryann Grace
  • Maryann Catherine
  • Maryann Rose
  • Maryann Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caitlyn

Brendan Declan Siobhan Aoife Niamh

If you choose Maryann

Dorothy Ruth Patricia Frances Helen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caitlyn or Maryann more popular?

Maryann is more popular, ranked #2222 compared to Caitlyn at #2348 in the United States.

What do Caitlyn and Maryann mean?

Caitlyn means "pure, unblemished" (Greek via Irish origin). Maryann means "sea of grace, beloved grace" (Hebrew (compound) origin).

Are Caitlyn and Maryann boy or girl names?

Caitlyn is primarily a girl name. Maryann is primarily a girl name.

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