Larkin
LAR-kin
Popularity
#3535
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
4,463
Peak Year
#155 in 2018
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Larkin is of Irish origin, derived from the name Lorcan, meaning 'fierce' or 'brave'. It was originally a surname.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Philip Larkin
Influential English poet and librarian.
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