Carl vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kit Rank #1,154

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Carl or Kit more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kit mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Carl and Kit boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.