Kerby

Norse

"church settlement"

Kerby Origin and Meaning

The name Kerby is a boy's name.

Kerby is a masculine name with English origins, derived from place names referring to a settlement near a church (from the Old Norse 'kirkju-byr' meaning 'church village'). Originally a surname, Kerby transitioned to occasional use as a first name in the 20th century. It shares linguistic roots with the more common Kirby. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft consonants and ending 'y' sound. While never reaching widespread popularity, Kerby has maintained consistent though limited usage, particularly in English-speaking countries. It carries associations with small-town charm and straightforwardness, projecting an image of reliability and unpretentiousness.

Famous People Named Kerby

• Kirby is actually a variation of Kerby an english surname. The Kerby family came to virginia in 1688. After a family fued some moved to Ohio and changed the spelling to Kirby