Kerby

Kerby Meaning & Origin

About Kerby
The name "Kerby" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Kjarrbi," meaning "settlement by the marsh." It is a unisex name that is often used as a surname as well. People named Kerby are often described as creative, intuitive, and adaptable individuals who possess a strong sense of independence and a desire for freedom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kerby are male.

Kerby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerby in Braille

Here's how to represent Kerby in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kerby in braille

How to Spell the Name Kerby in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kerby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kerby in sign language

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