Brendan vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Kit Rank #1,154

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Brendan or Kit more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Kit mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Brendan and Kit boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.