Ena vs Kerrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ena

Girl #4,196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Croatian Japanese English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,196
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Ena Rank #4,196
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

Kerrigan is more popular, ranked #4057 vs #4196 for Ena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ena ___

  • Ena Rose
  • Ena Marie
  • Ena Grace
  • Ena Claire
  • Ena Jean
  • Ena Mae

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 Ena

Aoife Saoirse Fiona Niamh Cian

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ena or Kerrigan more popular?

Kerrigan is more popular, ranked #4057 compared to Ena at #4196 in the United States.

What do Ena and Kerrigan mean?

Ena means "fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ena and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

Ena is primarily a girl name. Kerrigan is primarily a girl name.

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