Caty vs Keyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keyan

Boy #3,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-standing"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,671
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, Kee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caty Rank #22,366
Keyan Rank #3,671

Keyan is more popular, ranked #3671 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

Keyan ___

  • Keyan James
  • Keyan Michael
  • Keyan Patrick
  • Keyan Liam
  • Keyan Sean
  • Keyan Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caty

Lily Emma Sophie Lucy Molly

If you choose Keyan

Declan Niamh Finn Ciara Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caty or Keyan more popular?

Keyan is more popular, ranked #3671 compared to Caty at #22366 in the United States.

What do Caty and Keyan mean?

Caty means "pure" (Greek origin). Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin).

Are Caty and Keyan boy or girl names?

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

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