Ash vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Ash Rank #1,152

Kit Rank #1,154

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Ash or Kit more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Ash and Kit mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Ash and Kit boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.