Kit vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Lyle mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Kit and Lyle boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.