Kerry Name Meaning
The name Kerry comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kerry below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kerry Name Meaning
& f EnglishFrom the name of the Irish county, called Ciarraí in Irish Gaelic, which means "CIAR's people".
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