Kit vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Kit Rank #1,154

Bailey Rank #1,270

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Kit or Bailey more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Kit and Bailey mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Kit and Bailey boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.