Achilles vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Kit mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Achilles and Kit boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.