Kit vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Kit Rank #1,154

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Gary mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kit and Gary boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.