Cate vs Phenix

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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Phenix

Boy #4,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark red, crimson"

Origin: Greek phoinix

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,459
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Phe, Nix

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Phenix Rank #4,459

Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 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

Phenix ___

  • Phenix James
  • Phenix Alexander
  • Phenix Cole
  • Phenix Ray
  • Phenix Blake
  • Phenix Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Phenix

Orion Zephyr Lyric Titan Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Phenix more popular?

Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Phenix mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin).

Are Cate and Phenix boy or girl names?

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

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