Circe vs Kim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Circe

Girl #4,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to circle, to spin"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cir, Ciy, Ciie

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Kim

Girl #4,816 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Korean Vietnamese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kimmy, Kimmie

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Popularity Comparison

Circe Rank #4,826
Kim Rank #4,816

Kim is more popular, ranked #4816 vs #4826 for Circe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Circe ___

  • Circe Moon
  • Circe Wren
  • Circe Belle
  • Circe Jade
  • Circe Rose
  • Circe Fern

Kim ___

  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Anne
  • Kim Lee
  • Kim Jade
  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Circe

Medea Calypso Ariadne Perseus Orpheus

If you choose Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Circe or Kim more popular?

Kim is more popular, ranked #4816 compared to Circe at #4826 in the United States.

What do Circe and Kim mean?

Circe means "to circle, to spin" (Greek origin). Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin).

Are Circe and Kim boy or girl names?

Circe is primarily a girl name. Kim is primarily a girl name.

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