Kit vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,162
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wile

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Popularity Comparison

Kit Rank #1,154
Wiley Rank #1,162

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1162 for Wiley.

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

Wiley ___

  • Wiley James
  • Wiley Cole
  • Wiley Reed
  • Wiley Lane
  • Wiley Fox
  • Wiley Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kit

Wren Finn Ivy Dash Clem

If you choose Wiley

Maverick Scout Sawyer Harper Lola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kit or Wiley more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Kit and Wiley mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Wiley boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.

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