Kit vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Kit Rank #1,154

Jerome Rank #1,341

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Kit or Jerome more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Kit and Jerome mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Kit and Jerome boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.