Brennan vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brennan

Boy #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Brennan Rank #1,058

Kit Rank #1,154

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Brennan or Kit more popular?

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Brennan and Kit mean?

Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Brennan and Kit boy or girl names?

Brennan is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.