Cato vs Tilden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cato

Boy #3,061 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-knowing, wise"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,061
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cato Rank #3,061
Tilden Rank #3,105

Cato is more popular, ranked #3061 vs #3105 for Tilden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cato ___

  • Cato James
  • Cato Alexander
  • Cato William
  • Cato Marcus
  • Cato Finn
  • Cato Grey

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cato

Plato Atticus Pax Cressida Livia

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cato or Tilden more popular?

Cato is more popular, ranked #3061 compared to Tilden at #3105 in the United States.

What do Cato and Tilden mean?

Cato means "all-knowing, wise" (Latin origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Cato and Tilden boy or girl names?

Cato is primarily a boy name. Tilden is primarily a boy name.

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