Julie vs Kathryn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#716
Total SSA Count
391
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kate, Kathy, Kat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julie Rank #767
Kathryn Rank #716

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #767 for Julie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Kathryn ___

  • Kathryn Anne
  • Kathryn Elizabeth
  • Kathryn Marie
  • Kathryn Louise
  • Kathryn Grace
  • Kathryn Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

If you choose Kathryn

Margaret Elizabeth William Thomas Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julie or Kathryn more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Julie at #767 in the United States.

What do Julie and Kathryn mean?

Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Julie and Kathryn boy or girl names?

Julie is primarily a girl name. Kathryn is primarily a girl name.

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