Kerby

Q: Is Kerby a boy or girl name?

Kerby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17343, and as a girl name it ranks #16085.

Q: How popular is the name Kerby?

Kerby is ranked #17343 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-ERB-ee ]

Boy Name #17,343 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kerby is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ERB-ee.

Parents who love the name Kerby often also consider Zora, Ensley, Lavoy .

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Popularity Over Time

#17,343

Current Rank

Peaked 1961 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,343
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ker Key Kerie

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Kerby Dominic

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Kerby Damian

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Kerby Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Kerby Bennett

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Kerby Angel

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Kerby Diego

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Kerby Adriel

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Kerby Jayden

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Kerby Charles

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Kerby Brooks

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Also a Girl Name

Kerby is also used as a girl name, ranked #16085.

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Similar Names

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Neilson Boy Scottish patronymic Windol Boy Germanic Wend + Old High German -al Ensley Boy English Veryl Boy Latin via Old French Lavoy Boy French Zora Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kerby

Is Kerby a boy or girl name?

Kerby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17343. As a girl name, it is ranked #16085. Kerby is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kerby?

Kerby is pronounced k-ERB-ee.

How popular is the name Kerby?

Kerby is currently ranked #17343 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kerby?

Common nicknames for Kerby include Ker, Key, and Kerie.

Is Kerby a common or rare name?

Kerby is an uncommon name, ranked #17343 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kerby

Kerby is a boy name .

Is Kerby a boy or girl name? Kerby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,343 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,085. Kerby is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kerby is currently ranked #17,343 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kerby include Ker, Key, and Kerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.