Kit vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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Kit Rank #1,154

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Brendan mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Kit and Brendan boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.