Catlin vs Lakesha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Catlin

Girl #22,720 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22,720
Total SSA Count: 7
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Cat, Catie, Lin

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Venesia Shontrell Tron Sorina

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Lakesha

Boy #21,399 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21,399
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Lak, Lake, Lakey

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Popularity Comparison

Catlin Rank #22,720

Lakesha Rank #21,399

Lakesha is more popular, ranked #21399 vs #22720 for Catlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catlin ___

Catlin Marie
Catlin Anne
Catlin Grace
Catlin Elizabeth
Catlin Rose
Catlin Jane

Lakesha ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Catlin

Maeve Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan

If you choose Lakesha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catlin or Lakesha more popular?

Lakesha is more popular, ranked #21399 compared to Catlin at #22720 in the United States.

What do Catlin and Lakesha mean?

Catlin means "pure, clear" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Catlin and Lakesha boy or girl names?

Catlin is primarily a girl name. Lakesha is primarily a boy name.

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