What origin is the name Kearney?

Kearney comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kearney a popular name?

Kearney is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Kearney?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kearney — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kearney

Q: Is Kearney a rare name?

Yes. Kearney does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kearney

Kearney

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Kearney is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish male name derived from a surname meaning a fighter or soldier. It also carries connotations of being dark-complexioned or dusky.".

The meaning of Kearney is "An Irish male name derived from a surname meaning a fighter or soldier. It also carries connotations of being dark-complexioned or dusky." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish male name derived from a surname meaning a fighter or soldier. It also carries connotations of being dark-complexioned or dusky.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kearney

Very rare in US records

What does Kearney mean?

Kearney is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish male name derived from a surname meaning a fighter or soldier. It also carries connotations of being dark-complexioned or dusky.".

Is Kearney a rare name?

Yes. Kearney does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Kearney

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Kearney

Kearney means "An Irish male name derived from a surname meaning a fighter or soldier. It also carries connotations of being dark-complexioned or dusky." — these names share that spirit.