Elmer vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Kit mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Elmer and Kit boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.