Jerome vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Kit mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Kit boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.