Kit vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Kit Rank #1,154

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Harold mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Harold boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.