Kate vs Prevail

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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Prevail

Boy #27,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to be victorious, overcome obstacles"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,367
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Vail, Vay, Pre

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kate Rank #535
Prevail Rank #27,367

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #27367 for Prevail.

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

Prevail ___

  • Prevail James
  • Prevail Marcus
  • Prevail Lee
  • Prevail Andre
  • Prevail Justice

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

If you choose Prevail

Legacy Valor Reign Brave

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kate or Prevail more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Prevail at #27367 in the United States.

What do Kate and Prevail mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Prevail means "to be victorious, overcome obstacles" (English origin).

Are Kate and Prevail boy or girl names?

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

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