Harold vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Harold Rank #991

Kit Rank #1,154

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Harold or Kit more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Harold and Kit mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Harold and Kit boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.