Kirk vs Sung

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirk

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,573
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kirk Rank #2,573
Sung Rank #30,224

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #30224 for Sung.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kirk ___

  • Kirk James
  • Kirk Douglas
  • Kirk Allen
  • Kirk William
  • Kirk Robert
  • Kirk Michael

Sung ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kirk

Scott Dean Craig Ross Fiona

If you choose Sung

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirk or Sung more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Sung at #30224 in the United States.

What do Kirk and Sung mean?

Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Kirk and Sung boy or girl names?

Kirk is primarily a boy name. Sung is primarily a boy name.

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