Kit vs Kannon

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 #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Kit Rank #1,154

Kannon Rank #985

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Kannon more popular?

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Kannon mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Kit and Kannon boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.