Cate vs Zoee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoee

Girl #5,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Ancient Greek (ζωή)

Cultural Roots

American English Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,295
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Zoee Rank #5,295

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 vs #5295 for Zoee.

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

Zoee ___

  • Zoee Grace
  • Zoee Marie
  • Zoee Rose
  • Zoee Elise
  • Zoee Ann
  • Zoee Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Zoee

Chloe Mia Lena Eli Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Zoee more popular?

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 compared to Zoee at #5295 in the United States.

What do Cate and Zoee mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Zoee means "life" (Ancient Greek (ζωή) origin).

Are Cate and Zoee boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Zoee is primarily a girl name.

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