Kirk vs Urijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirk

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,573
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kirk Rank #2,573
Urijah Rank #2,627

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #2627 for Urijah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirk or Urijah more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Kirk and Urijah mean?

Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kirk and Urijah boy or girl names?

Kirk is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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