Child vs Larkin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Child

Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Child Rank #2,965

Larkin Rank #2,984

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Child or Larkin more popular?

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Child and Larkin mean?

Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Child and Larkin boy or girl names?

Child is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.