Cathryn vs Margie

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cathryn Rank #6,716
Margie Rank #6,598

Margie is more popular, ranked #6598 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

Margie ___

  • Margie Anne
  • Margie Lou
  • Margie June
  • Margie Beth
  • Margie Claire
  • Margie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cathryn

Eleanor Margaret William Edward Charlotte

If you choose Margie

Richie Donna Bobby Carla Frankie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathryn or Margie more popular?

Margie is more popular, ranked #6598 compared to Cathryn at #6716 in the United States.

What do Cathryn and Margie mean?

Cathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek (katharos) origin). Margie means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Cathryn and Margie boy or girl names?

Cathryn is primarily a girl name. Margie is primarily a girl name.

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