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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Thicket, marsh; From the marshland

Kerr is a Scottish boy’s name meaning “thicket, marsh,” or “from the marshland.” It’s a clan surname, and it’s derived from the Old Norse kjarr, which means “brushwood, copsewood.” If you’re on the hunt for a name that conveys a sense of strength and simplicity, Kerr has a down-to-earth feel. Little Kerr will be your little adventurer in the great outdoors, connecting with nature and all its wonders.