Kate vs Precise

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
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Popularity Comparison

Kate Rank #535
Precise Rank #27,365

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #27365 for Precise.

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

Precise ___

  • Precise James
  • Precise Cole
  • Precise Rhys
  • Precise Stone
  • Precise Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

If you choose Precise

Justice True Noble Valor Honor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kate or Precise more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Precise at #27365 in the United States.

What do Kate and Precise mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Precise means "exact, carefully defined, accurate" (Latin praecisus via English origin).

Are Kate and Precise boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Precise is primarily a boy name.

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