Kit vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Bowie Rank #1,211

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1211 for Bowie.

Is Kit or Bowie more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Bowie at #1211 in the United States.

What do Kit and Bowie mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kit and Bowie boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.