What origin is the name Kerrigan?

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

Is Kerrigan a popular name?

Kerrigan 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 Kerrigan?

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

Kerrigan

Q: Is Kerrigan a rare name?

Yes. Kerrigan 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 Kerrigan

Kerrigan

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Kerrigan is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name of Gaelic origin meaning dusky or dark. While originally a surname, it is frequently used as a first name for boys.".

With irish roots, Kerrigan is a boy name that means "An Irish name of Gaelic origin meaning dusky or dark. While originally a surname, it is frequently used as a first name for boys.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name of Gaelic origin meaning dusky or dark. While originally a surname, it is frequently used as a first name for boys.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Kerrigan

Very rare in US records

What does Kerrigan mean?

Kerrigan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name of Gaelic origin meaning dusky or dark. While originally a surname, it is frequently used as a first name for boys.".

Is Kerrigan a rare name?

Yes. Kerrigan 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 Kerrigan

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Kerrigan

Kerrigan means "An Irish name of Gaelic origin meaning dusky or dark. While originally a surname, it is frequently used as a first name for boys." — these names share that spirit.