Kit vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Kit Rank #1,154

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Ernest mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Kit and Ernest boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.