Cathy vs Stoney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stoney

Boy #2,884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stone-like, hard, steadfast"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,884
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Stone

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Popularity Comparison

Cathy Rank #6,151
Stoney Rank #2,884

Stoney is more popular, ranked #2884 vs #6151 for Cathy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathy ___

  • Cathy Ann
  • Cathy Marie
  • Cathy Jane
  • Cathy Louise
  • Cathy Lynn

Stoney ___

  • Stoney Lee
  • Stoney Ray
  • Stoney James
  • Stoney Wayne
  • Stoney Dale
  • Stoney Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cathy

Patty Judy Linda Bobby Danny

If you choose Stoney

Rocky Clay Dusty Buck Lana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathy or Stoney more popular?

Stoney is more popular, ranked #2884 compared to Cathy at #6151 in the United States.

What do Cathy and Stoney mean?

Cathy means "pure" (Greek katharos origin). Stoney means "stone-like, hard, steadfast" (Old English origin).

Are Cathy and Stoney boy or girl names?

Cathy is primarily a girl name. Stoney is primarily a boy name.

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