Kate vs Lorelei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
569
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Katie, Kay

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Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kate Rank #535
Lorelei Rank #456

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #535 for Kate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kate ___

  • Kate Elizabeth
  • Kate Louise
  • Kate Amelia
  • Kate Rose
  • Kate Alexandra
  • Kate Anne

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kate or Lorelei more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Kate and Lorelei mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Kate and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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