Kerrigan

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ihg-uhn ]

Boy Name #31,214 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kerrigan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-ihg-uhn.

Parents who love the name Kerrigan often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,214
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Kerry #2690

Nicknames

Ker Key Kerie Kerrie

Also a Girl Name

Kerrigan is also used as a girl name, ranked #4057.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kerrigan

Is Kerrigan a boy or girl name?

Kerrigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31214. As a girl name, it is ranked #4057. Kerrigan is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kerrigan?

Kerrigan is pronounced k-EHR-ihg-uhn.

How popular is the name Kerrigan?

Kerrigan is currently ranked #31214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kerrigan?

Common nicknames for Kerrigan include Ker, Key, Kerie, and Kerrie.

Is Kerrigan a common or rare name?

Kerrigan is an uncommon name, ranked #31214 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kerrigan

Kerrigan is a boy name .

Is Kerrigan a boy or girl name? Kerrigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,214 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,057. Kerrigan is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kerrigan is currently ranked #31,214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Kerrigan include Kerry . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.