Grace vs Katherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grace Rank #40
Katherine Rank #175

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 vs #175 for Katherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Katherine ___

  • Katherine Elizabeth
  • Katherine Anne
  • Katherine Grace
  • Katherine Marie
  • Katherine Louise
  • Katherine Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

If you choose Katherine

William Henry Charlotte Edward Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grace or Katherine more popular?

Grace is more popular, ranked #40 compared to Katherine at #175 in the United States.

What do Grace and Katherine mean?

Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin). Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Grace and Katherine boy or girl names?

Grace is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.

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