Whit vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whit

Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American 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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Whit Rank #2,108

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Whit or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Whit and Kit mean?

Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Whit and Kit boy or girl names?

Whit is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.