Kate vs Macyn

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kate Rank #535
Macyn Rank #6,318

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #6318 for Macyn.

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

Macyn ___

  • Macyn Grace
  • Macyn Lee
  • Macyn Rose
  • Macyn Lynn
  • Macyn Claire
  • Macyn Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

If you choose Macyn

Brayden Kaylee Hunter Brynn Ryder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kate or Macyn more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Macyn at #6318 in the United States.

What do Kate and Macyn mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Macyn means "stone worker, stonemason" (Old French masson origin).

Are Kate and Macyn boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Macyn is primarily a girl name.

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