Harris vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Harris Rank #1,322

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Kit mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Harris and Kit boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.