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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Kestrel

OriginBird name
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Kestrel as a girl's name
NB Rank#2106

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The name Kestrel peaked for boys at #11577 in 2023. Kestrel is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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