Caty vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caty Rank #22,366
Kenji Rank #853

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 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

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caty

Lily Emma Sophie Lucy Molly

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caty or Kenji more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Caty at #22366 in the United States.

What do Caty and Kenji mean?

Caty means "pure" (Greek origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Caty and Kenji boy or girl names?

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

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