Kit vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Kit Rank #1,154

Barry Rank #1,421

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Kit or Barry more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Kit and Barry mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Kit and Barry boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.