Cate vs Mayson

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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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Mayson Rank #1,331

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 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

Mayson ___

  • Mayson Lee
  • Mayson James
  • Mayson Cole
  • Mayson Reid
  • Mayson Blake
  • Mayson Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Mayson

Jackson Grayson Hudson Emerson Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Mayson more popular?

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Mayson mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Cate and Mayson boy or girl names?

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

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