Cate vs Maylene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maylene

Girl #5,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter grace, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-English blend

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mayle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Maylene Rank #5,238

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 vs #5238 for Maylene.

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

Maylene ___

  • Maylene Rose
  • Maylene Grace
  • Maylene Ann
  • Maylene Claire
  • Maylene Joy
  • Maylene Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Maylene

Darlene Charlene Jolene Emmeline Adeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Maylene more popular?

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 compared to Maylene at #5238 in the United States.

What do Cate and Maylene mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin).

Are Cate and Maylene boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Maylene is primarily a girl name.

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