Katelyn vs Pearl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearl

Girl #800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"precious gemstone formed in oysters"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#800
Total SSA Count
350
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pearlie, Pea

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Katelyn Rank #934
Pearl Rank #800

Pearl is more popular, ranked #800 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

Pearl ___

  • Pearl Mae
  • Pearl Louise
  • Pearl Grace
  • Pearl Eloise
  • Pearl Frances
  • Pearl June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katelyn

Brittany Ashley Emily Tyler Ryan

If you choose Pearl

Ruby Violet Hazel Ivy Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katelyn or Pearl more popular?

Pearl is more popular, ranked #800 compared to Katelyn at #934 in the United States.

What do Katelyn and Pearl mean?

Katelyn means "pure" (Greek origin). Pearl means "precious gemstone formed in oysters" (Latin origin).

Are Katelyn and Pearl boy or girl names?

Katelyn is primarily a girl name. Pearl is primarily a girl name.

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