Cate vs Keaton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,136
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cate

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Keaton

Boy #844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of hawks, kite's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#844
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keat, K

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Keaton Rank #844

Keaton is more popular, ranked #844 vs #5136 for Cate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

Keaton ___

  • Keaton James
  • Keaton Cole
  • Keaton Grey
  • Keaton Riley
  • Keaton Thomas
  • Keaton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Keaton

Cooper Harper Greyson Piper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Keaton more popular?

Keaton is more popular, ranked #844 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Keaton mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cate and Keaton boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Keaton is primarily a boy name.

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