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Fitz vs Kirby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitz

Boy #2,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,480
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kirby

Boy #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

Cultural Roots

American English fans of Nintendo

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,574
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fitz Rank #2,480
Kirby Rank #2,574

Fitz is more popular, ranked #2480 vs #2574 for Kirby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitz or Kirby more popular?

Fitz is more popular, ranked #2480 compared to Kirby at #2574 in the United States.

What do Fitz and Kirby mean?

Fitz means "son of" (Norman French origin). Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin).

Are Fitz and Kirby boy or girl names?

Fitz is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a boy name.

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