Kit vs Whit

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 #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Whit Rank #2,108

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Kit or Whit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Kit and Whit mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Whit boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.