Kerry vs Reilly

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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Reilly

Girl #2,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,728
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rei, Reil

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Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Reilly Rank #2,728

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2728 for Reilly.

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

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Reilly more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Reilly at #2728 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Reilly mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kerry and Reilly boy or girl names?

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

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