Caty vs Jamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caty

Girl #22,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,366
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cat, Cate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jamar

Boy #1,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,664
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caty Rank #22,366
Jamar Rank #1,664

Jamar is more popular, ranked #1664 vs #22366 for Caty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caty ___

  • Caty Rose
  • Caty Marie
  • Caty Anne
  • Caty Lynn
  • Caty Grace
  • Caty Belle

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caty

Lily Emma Sophie Lucy Molly

If you choose Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caty or Jamar more popular?

Jamar is more popular, ranked #1664 compared to Caty at #22366 in the United States.

What do Caty and Jamar mean?

Caty means "pure" (Greek origin). Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Caty and Jamar boy or girl names?

Caty is primarily a girl name. Jamar is primarily a boy name.

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