Ernest vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Kit Rank #1,154

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Ernest or Kit more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Kit mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Ernest and Kit boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.