Kerry vs Reef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Kerry Rank #2,690

Reef Rank #2,557

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Is Kerry or Reef more popular?

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Reef mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin).

Are Kerry and Reef boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Reef is primarily a boy name.