Kit vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Kit Rank #1,154

Rian Rank #1,263

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Kit or Rian more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Kit and Rian mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kit and Rian boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.