US Popularity Rank: 3530

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Settlement by a church, church village; Cottage by the water

Kirby is a gender-neutral name that works well for both baby boys and girls. This cool "K" name has Norse and Scandinavian roots, with English and Irish heritage too, and it means "settlement by a church," " church village," or "cottage by the water." Inspired by place and faith, Kirby has rich historical roots while also featuring a modern sound and feel, in no small part thanks to the cool K and Y spelling. Another fact that makes this unisex name appealing is that it ticks the box for the surname-as-first-name trend!