Kershaw
Pronunciation: [ k-ERSH-ah ]
Kershaw is a boy baby name. Ranked #43,707 in the US, popular nicknames include Ker, Key, and Kerie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,707
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Kershaw
Kershaw is a boy name .
Kershaw is currently ranked #43,707 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kershaw include Ker, Key, Kerie, and Kersie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.