Kathleen vs True

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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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110
True Rank #987

True is more popular, ranked #987 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

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

True ___

  • True James
  • True River
  • True Alexander
  • True William
  • True Cole
  • True Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

If you choose True

Brave Free Scout Reed Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or True more popular?

True is more popular, ranked #987 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and True mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin).

Are Kathleen and True boy or girl names?

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

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