Kit vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Kit Rank #1,154

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Mael mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Kit and Mael boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.