Kit vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Kit Rank #1,154

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Carl mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Kit and Carl boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.