Dale vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Kit mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Dale and Kit boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.