Kit vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Elmer Rank #1,169

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Kit or Elmer more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Kit and Elmer mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Elmer boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.