Kathryn vs Yaretzi

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yaretzi

Girl #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"you will always be loved"

Origin: Nahuatl

Cultural Roots

Mexican Hispanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#795
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yary, Retzi, Yari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kathryn Rank #716
Yaretzi Rank #795

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #795 for Yaretzi.

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

Yaretzi ___

  • Yaretzi Valentina
  • Yaretzi Guadalupe
  • Yaretzi Sofia
  • Yaretzi Esperanza
  • Yaretzi Lucia
  • Yaretzi Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathryn

Margaret Elizabeth William Thomas Eleanor

If you choose Yaretzi

Citlali Yareli Itzel Rodrigo Emilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathryn or Yaretzi more popular?

Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Yaretzi at #795 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Yaretzi mean?

Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin). Yaretzi means "you will always be loved" (Nahuatl origin).

Are Kathryn and Yaretzi boy or girl names?

Kathryn is primarily a girl name. Yaretzi is primarily a girl name.

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