Cate vs Turner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,007
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Turn, T

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 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

Turner ___

  • Turner James
  • Turner Cole
  • Turner Grey
  • Turner Lee
  • Turner Knox
  • Turner Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Turner

Mason Hunter Cooper Sawyer Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Turner mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Cate and Turner boy or girl names?

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

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