Kit vs Kingsley

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 #986 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"king's meadow, king's clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American West Indian

✓ All Clear

Kit Rank #1,154

Kingsley Rank #986

Kingsley is more popular, ranked #986 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Kingsley more popular?

Kingsley is more popular, ranked #986 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Kingsley mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Kingsley means "king's meadow, king's clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Kingsley boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Kingsley is primarily a boy name.