Kirk
Kirk: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɜːk/ · /kɜɹk/
Meaning and origin of Kirk
Root meaning: “fellatio”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From kirk, from Northern Middle English kirke, borrowed from Old Norse kirkja, borrowed from Old English ċiriċe, from Proto-West Germanic *kirikā, borrowed from Koine Greek κῡρῐᾰκόν (kūrĭăkón), a nominalization of κῡριακός (kūriakós), or from Ancient Greek -ον (-on). Doublet of Church. The sense meaning fellatio as well as the verb are derived from the shooting of Charlie Kirk, as he was shot in the neck (“fellatio”).
How popular is Kirk?
Since 1880, 197 girls and 68,067 boys in the U.S. have been named Kirk (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3808 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #138 in 1962. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kirk FAQ
What does the name Kirk mean?
Kirk traces back to a root meaning "fellatio". A male given name transferred from the surname. From kirk, from Northern Middle English kirke, borrowed from Old Norse kirkja, borrowed from Old English ċiriċe, from Proto-West Germanic *kirikā, borrowed from Koine Greek κῡρῐᾰκόν (kūrĭăkón), a nominalization of κῡριακός (kūriakós), or from Ancient Greek -ον (-on). Doublet of Church. The sense meaning fellatio as well as the verb are derived from the shooting of Charlie Kirk, as he was shot in the neck (“fellatio”).
What is the origin of the name Kirk?
Kirk is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kirk?
Since 1880, 197 girls and 68,067 boys in the U.S. have been named Kirk (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3808 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #138 in 1962. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kirk a boy or girl name?
Kirk is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 197 girls and 68,067 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.