Cate vs Shilo

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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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Shilo Rank #1,670

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 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

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Shilo more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Shilo mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cate and Shilo boy or girl names?

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

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