Kathleen vs Toy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Kat

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Toy

Boy #34,106 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a plaything, a source of joy"

Origin: Old Norse via Middle English

Cultural Roots

American Thai

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,106
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110
Toy Rank #34,106

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #34106 for Toy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathleen ___

  • Kathleen Anne
  • Kathleen Marie
  • Kathleen Grace
  • Kathleen Rose
  • Kathleen Margaret
  • Kathleen Elizabeth

Toy ___

  • Toy James
  • Toy Alexander
  • Toy Lee
  • Toy Blue
  • Toy River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

If you choose Toy

Joy Bliss Sage Wilder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Toy more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Toy at #34106 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Toy mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Toy means "a plaything, a source of joy" (Old Norse via Middle English origin).

Are Kathleen and Toy boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Toy is primarily a boy name.

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