Cathryn vs Delana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathryn

Girl #6,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Greek Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,716
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cath, Cat, Cathy

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Delana

Girl #6,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,618
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del, Della, Lana

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Popularity Comparison

Cathryn Rank #6,716
Delana Rank #6,618

Delana is more popular, ranked #6618 vs #6716 for Cathryn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathryn ___

  • Cathryn Anne
  • Cathryn Elizabeth
  • Cathryn Louise
  • Cathryn Grace
  • Cathryn Jane
  • Cathryn Marie

Delana ___

  • Delana Rose
  • Delana Marie
  • Delana Grace
  • Delana Jean
  • Delana Claire
  • Delana Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cathryn

Eleanor Margaret William Edward Charlotte

If you choose Delana

Delaney Brianna Fiona Gavin Colin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathryn or Delana more popular?

Delana is more popular, ranked #6618 compared to Cathryn at #6716 in the United States.

What do Cathryn and Delana mean?

Cathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek (katharos) origin). Delana means "from the alder grove" (Gaelic origin).

Are Cathryn and Delana boy or girl names?

Cathryn is primarily a girl name. Delana is primarily a girl name.

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