Catlin vs Lyrissa

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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Shontrell Sorina Tron Vernesta

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Lyrissa

Girl #22,612 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22,612
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Lyr, Lyri, Lyriy

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Popularity Comparison

Catlin Rank #22,720

Lyrissa Rank #22,612

Lyrissa is more popular, ranked #22612 vs #22720 for Catlin.

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Middle Name Pairings

Catlin ___

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

Lyrissa ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Maeve Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catlin or Lyrissa more popular?

Lyrissa is more popular, ranked #22612 compared to Catlin at #22720 in the United States.

What do Catlin and Lyrissa mean?

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

Are Catlin and Lyrissa boy or girl names?

Catlin is primarily a girl name. Lyrissa is primarily a girl name.

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