Kerrigan vs Tiney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Tiney

Boy #31,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Small; little one"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,342
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kerrigan Rank #4,057
Tiney Rank #31,342

Kerrigan is more popular, ranked #4057 vs #31342 for Tiney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerrigan ___

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

Tiney ___

  • Tiney James
  • Tiney Ray
  • Tiney Lee
  • Tiney Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kerrigan

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If you choose Tiney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerrigan or Tiney more popular?

Kerrigan is more popular, ranked #4057 compared to Tiney at #31342 in the United States.

What do Kerrigan and Tiney mean?

Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tiney means "Small; little one" (English origin).

Are Kerrigan and Tiney boy or girl names?

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

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