US Popularity:12179
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.

Kerr Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2000
#24187
in 2000
- 8549
from 1984
In comparison to the previous year's data
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