Kurt vs Kirby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kurt

Boy #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

German Austrian Swiss American Scandinavian

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Boy #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

American English fans of Nintendo

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Kurt Rank #2,102

Kirby Rank #2,574

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 vs #2574 for Kirby.

Is Kurt or Kirby more popular?

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 compared to Kirby at #2574 in the United States.

What do Kurt and Kirby mean?

Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin). Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin).

Are Kurt and Kirby boy or girl names?

Kurt is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a boy name.