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Kervy

Boy name · Irish

Meaningpossibly little dark one · Irish form of Kervin

Kervy is an Irish boy name thought to mean “little dark one”. It's a form of Kervin, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kervy would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kervy

Kervy is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “possibly little dark one”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kervy at school.

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Questions about the name Kervy

What does the name Kervy mean?

Kervy means “possibly little dark one” and comes from Irish, as a form of Kervin. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Blakely (“dark meadow”), Delaney (“dark challenger”), Sullivan (“dark-eyed”) and Blake (“dark or pale”).

What is the origin of the name Kervy?

Kervy is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Logan (“little hollow”) and Nolan (“descendant of Nuallán”).

Is Kervy a boy or girl name?

Kervy is a boy name.

What names are similar to Kervy?

If you like Kervy, you might also like Blakely, Delaney, Sullivan and Blake.

What should I know before naming my baby Kervy?

Kervy is an Irish boy name thought to mean “little dark one”. It's a form of Kervin, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.