Howard vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Howard Rank #1,056

Kit Rank #1,154

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Howard or Kit more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kit mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Howard and Kit boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.