Kit vs Hollis

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 #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kit Rank #1,154

Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Hollis mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Hollis boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.