Kirk

Kirk Meaning & Origin

About Kirk
The name Kirk is of Scottish and English origin, derived from the Old Norse word "kirkja" meaning "church." It is a surname turned given name that signifies someone who either lived near a church or worked in one. Kirk is often associated with individuals who are reliable, trustworthy, and have a strong sense of duty and responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kirk are male.

Kirk Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -17.91% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/kərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kirk in Braille

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

The name Kirk in braille

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

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

The name Kirk in sign language

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