Kit vs Kris

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 #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Kit Rank #1,154

Kris Rank #3,551

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kit or Kris more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kit and Kris mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Kit and Kris boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.