Cato vs Weldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Weldon

Boy #2,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill spring"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,996
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Weldy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cato Rank #3,061
Weldon Rank #2,996

Weldon is more popular, ranked #2996 vs #3061 for Cato.

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

Weldon ___

  • Weldon James
  • Weldon Thomas
  • Weldon Scott
  • Weldon Ray
  • Weldon Craig
  • Weldon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cato

Plato Atticus Pax Cressida Livia

If you choose Weldon

Dalton Preston Grover Mildred Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cato or Weldon more popular?

Weldon is more popular, ranked #2996 compared to Cato at #3061 in the United States.

What do Cato and Weldon mean?

Cato means "all-knowing, wise" (Latin origin). Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin).

Are Cato and Weldon boy or girl names?

Cato is primarily a boy name. Weldon is primarily a boy name.

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