Larkin vs Child

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Child Rank #2,965

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Child more popular?

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Child mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Larkin and Child boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.