Kit vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kit Rank #1,154

Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Toby mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kit and Toby boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.