Kirk

Meaning of Kirk

It means "church". It can also mean someone who lives near a church.

Kirk has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kirk

After ranking as high as #846 in 2000, Kirk has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kirk

• William Shatner
  Actor, Captain Kirk on Star Trek
• Kirk Douglas
  Actor, Spartacus star
• Kirk Cousins
  NFL Quarterback
• Kirk Acevedo
  Actor, Oz and Fringe
• Kirk Hammett
  Guitarist for Metallica

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Questions about the name Kirk

What does the name Kirk mean?

Kirk means it means "church". it can also mean someone who lives near a church, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Kirk a boy's or a girl's name?

Kirk is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kirk?

Kirk did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kirk most popular?

Kirk peaked at #846 in 2000.