Leighton vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Kit Rank #1,154

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Leighton or Kit more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Kit mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Leighton and Kit boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.