Young goat or child
Originally an English occupational surname for a goat herd or a nickname for a frisky person, derived from the Middle English 'kidde'. It eventually transitioned into a rare given name, often associated with youthful energy or maritime history.
About 5 boys were named Kidd in 2025.
Infamous Scottish privateer known as Captain Kidd
American football player and coach
Lead character and band leader in the animated series · Kidd Video
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
