Kaitlynn
Meaning
"pure"
Origin: Greek katharos via Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,514
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Katie, Kate, Kait
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pure"
Origin: Greek katharos via Irish
"ewe, female sheep"
Origin: Hebrew
Rachell is more popular, ranked #3457 vs #3514 for Kaitlynn.
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Rachell is more popular, ranked #3457 compared to Kaitlynn at #3514 in the United States.
Kaitlynn means "pure" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Rachell means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin).
Kaitlynn is primarily a girl name. Rachell is primarily a girl name.