Kit vs Jethro

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 #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Kit Rank #1,154

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Jethro mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kit and Jethro boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.