Camryn vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camryn

Girl #454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked nose"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam, Cammie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Camryn Rank #454
Kate Rank #535

Camryn is more popular, ranked #454 vs #535 for Kate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camryn ___

  • Camryn Grace
  • Camryn Marie
  • Camryn Nicole
  • Camryn Leigh
  • Camryn Rose
  • Camryn Renee

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 Camryn

Jordan Quinn Avery Skylar Logan

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camryn or Kate more popular?

Camryn is more popular, ranked #454 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Camryn and Kate mean?

Camryn means "crooked nose" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Camryn and Kate boy or girl names?

Camryn is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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