Kathryn
Meaning
"pure, clear"
Origin: Greek katharos
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #716
- Total SSA Count
- 391
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Kate, Kathy, Kat
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pure, clear"
Origin: Greek katharos
"you will always be loved"
Origin: Nahuatl
Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 vs #795 for Yaretzi.
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Kathryn is more popular, ranked #716 compared to Yaretzi at #795 in the United States.
Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin). Yaretzi means "you will always be loved" (Nahuatl origin).
Kathryn is primarily a girl name. Yaretzi is primarily a girl name.