Kerry vs Sailor

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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Sailor

Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sail, Sadie

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Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Sailor Rank #1,341

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #2690 for Kerry.

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

Sailor ___

  • Sailor Grace
  • Sailor Mae
  • Sailor Blue
  • Sailor Anne
  • Sailor Wren
  • Sailor June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Sailor

River Cove Indigo Bay Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Sailor more popular?

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Sailor mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin).

Are Kerry and Sailor boy or girl names?

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

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