Billy vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Billy Rank #1,051

Kit Rank #1,154

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Billy or Kit more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Billy and Kit mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Billy and Kit boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.