Kit vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Cory mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kit and Cory boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.