West vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

West Rank #1,339

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Kit mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are West and Kit boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.