Terry vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Terry Rank #1,187

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Kit mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Terry and Kit boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.