Kit vs Lyam

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 #1,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Irish

Irish American English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Lyam Rank #1,094

Lyam is more popular, ranked #1094 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Lyam more popular?

Lyam is more popular, ranked #1094 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Lyam mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Lyam means "resolute protector, strong-willed warrior" (Germanic via Irish origin).

Are Kit and Lyam boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Lyam is primarily a boy name.