Kit vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

✓ All Clear

Kit Rank #1,154

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Kellen mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Kit and Kellen boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.