Gerald vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Kit mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Gerald and Kit boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.