Dirk vs Kirby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Boy #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

American English fans of Nintendo

✓ All Clear

Dirk Rank #7,133

Kirby Rank #2,574

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Dirk or Kirby more popular?

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Kirby mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin).

Are Dirk and Kirby boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a boy name.