Cate vs Lucky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucky

Boy #1,864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, blessed"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Luck

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Lucky Rank #1,864

Lucky is more popular, ranked #1864 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

Lucky ___

  • Lucky James
  • Lucky Cole
  • Lucky Ray
  • Lucky Dean
  • Lucky Lee
  • Lucky Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Lucky

Chance Bree Jett Sunny Dash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Lucky more popular?

Lucky is more popular, ranked #1864 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Lucky mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Lucky means "fortunate, blessed" (English origin).

Are Cate and Lucky boy or girl names?

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

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