Cassidy vs Kate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cassidy Rank #476
Kate Rank #535

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 vs #535 for Kate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

Kate ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or Kate more popular?

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Kate mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Cassidy and Kate boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. Kate is primarily a girl name.

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