Kathryn vs Ottie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#716
Total SSA Count
391
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kate, Kathy, Kat

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Ottie

Boy #19,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,768
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Tot, O

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kathryn Rank #716
Ottie Rank #19,768

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #19768 for Ottie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathryn ___

  • Kathryn Anne
  • Kathryn Elizabeth
  • Kathryn Marie
  • Kathryn Louise
  • Kathryn Grace
  • Kathryn Jane

Ottie ___

  • Ottie James
  • Ottie Lee
  • Ottie Dean
  • Ottie Ray
  • Ottie Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathryn

Margaret Elizabeth William Thomas Eleanor

If you choose Ottie

Bertie Archie Millie Hattie Alfie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathryn or Ottie more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Ottie at #19768 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Ottie mean?

Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin). Ottie means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Kathryn and Ottie boy or girl names?

Kathryn is primarily a girl name. Ottie is primarily a boy name.

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