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Kit vs Crosby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,154
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kit Rank #1,154
Crosby Rank #1,202

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kit or Crosby more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Kit and Crosby mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kit and Crosby boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.

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