Kelvin vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelvin

Boy #1,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the River Kelvin, narrow river"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English British

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Kelvin Rank #1,084

Kit Rank #1,154

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kelvin or Kit more popular?

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kelvin and Kit mean?

Kelvin means "from the River Kelvin, narrow river" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Kelvin and Kit boy or girl names?

Kelvin is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.