Kerry vs Polli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

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Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Polli Rank #17,169

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #17169 for Polli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Polli more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Polli at #17169 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Polli mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are Kerry and Polli boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Polli is primarily a girl name.

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