Knight vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knight

Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Knight Rank #2,701

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Knight or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Knight and Kirk mean?

Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Knight and Kirk boy or girl names?

Knight is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.