Kit vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Ash mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Ash boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.