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Killian vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Killian Rank #370
Ferry Rank #32,658

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killian or Ferry more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Killian and Ferry mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Killian and Ferry boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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