Kris vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Kris Rank #3,551

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Kit mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Kris and Kit boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.