Katelyn vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Katelyn Rank #934
Paula Rank #753

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 vs #934 for Katelyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katelyn ___

  • Katelyn Marie
  • Katelyn Anne
  • Katelyn Grace
  • Katelyn Rose
  • Katelyn Elizabeth
  • Katelyn Nicole

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katelyn

Brittany Ashley Emily Tyler Ryan

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katelyn or Paula more popular?

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Katelyn at #934 in the United States.

What do Katelyn and Paula mean?

Katelyn means "pure" (Greek origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Katelyn and Paula boy or girl names?

Katelyn is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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