Kit vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,154
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tobe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kit Rank #1,154
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1154 for Kit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kit ___

  • Kit James
  • Kit Henry
  • Kit Oliver
  • Kit Fox
  • Kit Everett
  • Kit Reid

Toby ___

  • Toby James
  • Toby Alexander
  • Toby William
  • Toby John
  • Toby Miles
  • Toby George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kit

Wren Finn Ivy Dash Clem

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kit or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Toby mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kit and Toby boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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