Kerry
Meaning
"dark, dark-featured"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,690
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ker
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark, dark-featured"
Origin: Old Irish
"noble woman; endurance (from Patricia/Patience)"
Origin: Latin
Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #16872 for Patia.
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Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Patia at #16872 in the United States.
Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Patia means "noble woman; endurance (from Patricia/Patience)" (Latin origin).
Kerry is primarily a boy name. Patia is primarily a girl name.