Gender: Male
Origin: English, Australian
Meaning: A name with English origin meaning 'cat'
Pronunciation: kæt, /kæt/, K AE T
Popularity Rank: #4,406
Derived from the Old English word 'catt', meaning 'cat'. Can also be short for Catherine or Cathleen.
The name Cat is of English, Australian origin and means A name with English origin meaning 'cat', suitable for both genders., Catlike. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cat is commonly found in United States of America, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kæt
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kæt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE T
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Cat is recorded 13,565 times globally, ranking it as the 4,406th most common name worldwide.
Cat is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,699 occurrences, making it the 1,434th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Cat is found among 1 in every 184 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,434 | 1 : 670 |
| Hong Kong | #176 | 1 : 184 |
| United Kingdom | #676 | 1 : 259 |
| France | #1,201 | 1 : 672 |
| Malaysia | #2,118 | 1 : 3,253 |
| Canada | #1,482 | 1 : 1,034 |
| Italy | #4,521 | 1 : 3,707 |
| Singapore | #1,239 | 1 : 1,955 |
| Macao | #156 | 1 : 403 |
| South Africa | #6,221 | 1 : 11,009 |
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