Kaitlin vs Maylene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaitlin

Girl #5,120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,120
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Kaity

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Maylene

Girl #5,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter grace, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-English blend

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mayle

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Popularity Comparison

Kaitlin Rank #5,120
Maylene Rank #5,238

Kaitlin is more popular, ranked #5120 vs #5238 for Maylene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaitlin ___

  • Kaitlin Marie
  • Kaitlin Anne
  • Kaitlin Elizabeth
  • Kaitlin Grace
  • Kaitlin Rose
  • Kaitlin Jane

Maylene ___

  • Maylene Rose
  • Maylene Grace
  • Maylene Ann
  • Maylene Claire
  • Maylene Joy
  • Maylene Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaitlin

Maeve Siobhan Declan Brendan Fiona

If you choose Maylene

Darlene Charlene Jolene Emmeline Adeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaitlin or Maylene more popular?

Kaitlin is more popular, ranked #5120 compared to Maylene at #5238 in the United States.

What do Kaitlin and Maylene mean?

Kaitlin means "pure, chaste" (Greek origin). Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin).

Are Kaitlin and Maylene boy or girl names?

Kaitlin is primarily a girl name. Maylene is primarily a girl name.

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