Bernard vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Kit mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Bernard and Kit boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.