Kit vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Kit Rank #1,154

Gerald Rank #1,168

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Kit or Gerald more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Kit and Gerald mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kit and Gerald boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.