Mike vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Mike Rank #1,011

Kit Rank #1,154

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Mike or Kit more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Mike and Kit mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Mike and Kit boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.