Kid
Pronunciation: [ k-IHD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,131
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kid
Kid is a boy name .
Kid is currently ranked #31,131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kid include Kidus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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