Kirk
kerk
Popularity
#2579
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
68,217
Peak Year
#2,558 in 1962
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kirk is a Scottish and English name derived from the Old Norse word 'kirkja,' meaning 'church.' It originally denoted someone who lived near a church.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Kirk Douglas
American actor and producer.
James T. Kirk
Fictional character in Star Trek.
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