Cathy vs Tong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tong

Boy #39,200 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"paulownia tree, nobility (桐)"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,200
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cathy Rank #6,151
Tong Rank #39,200

Cathy is more popular, ranked #6151 vs #39200 for Tong.

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

Tong ___

  • Tong Wei
  • Tong Jun
  • Tong Li
  • Tong Ming
  • Tong Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cathy

Patty Judy Linda Bobby Danny

If you choose Tong

Ming Wei Lan Fang Xin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathy or Tong more popular?

Cathy is more popular, ranked #6151 compared to Tong at #39200 in the United States.

What do Cathy and Tong mean?

Cathy means "pure" (Greek katharos origin). Tong means "paulownia tree, nobility (桐)" (Chinese origin).

Are Cathy and Tong boy or girl names?

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

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