Kathlyn
Meaning
"pure"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,719
- Total SSA Count
- 63
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kathy, Kat, Katie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pure"
Origin: Greek
"pipe player, flute player"
Origin: Old English pipere
Pyper is more popular, ranked #2577 vs #2719 for Kathlyn.
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Pyper is more popular, ranked #2577 compared to Kathlyn at #2719 in the United States.
Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin). Pyper means "pipe player, flute player" (Old English pipere origin).
Kathlyn is primarily a girl name. Pyper is primarily a girl name.