Gary vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kit Rank #1,154

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Gary or Kit more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kit mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Gary and Kit boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.