Kit vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Dash mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Kit and Dash boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.