Blaine vs Kerrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaine

Boy #1,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yellow, golden"

Origin: Old Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,117
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

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Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

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Popularity Comparison

Blaine Rank #1,117
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

Blaine is more popular, ranked #1117 vs #4057 for Kerrigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaine ___

  • Blaine Edward
  • Blaine James
  • Blaine Alexander
  • Blaine Thomas
  • Blaine Harrison
  • Blaine Cole

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blaine

Gavin Rowan Quinn Sloane Brynn

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaine or Kerrigan more popular?

Blaine is more popular, ranked #1117 compared to Kerrigan at #4057 in the United States.

What do Blaine and Kerrigan mean?

Blaine means "yellow, golden" (Old Irish/Gaelic origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blaine and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

Blaine is primarily a boy name. Kerrigan is primarily a girl name.

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