Mert vs Kirby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mert

Boy #6,346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, courageous"

Origin: Turkish

Turkish Azerbaijani

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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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Mert Rank #6,346

Kirby Rank #2,574

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 vs #6346 for Mert.

Is Mert or Kirby more popular?

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 compared to Mert at #6346 in the United States.

What do Mert and Kirby mean?

Mert means "manly, courageous" (Turkish origin). Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin).

Are Mert and Kirby boy or girl names?

Mert is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a boy name.