Dog Names > Kirby

Kirby

Male

Meaning

From The Village With The Church

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈkɜːrbi/

Traits associated with the name Kirby:

Dogs named Kirby tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Kirby?

Naming your dog Kirby suggests that you have a playful and creative side. You may also have a fondness for the classic Nintendo character of the same name.

Is Kirby a good dog name?

Kirby has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kirby isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

627

357

New York City Dog Name Database

316

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kirby is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kirby was, in the past month, the 4276th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Kirby is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kirby was viewed 53 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Kirby's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kirby is most adored in North Carolina, Nevada and Idaho.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, Kentucky and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kirby.

Kirby is found in these categories:

cute

Resembles a lovable, pink Nintendo character known for his charm.

irish

Derived from Irish surname Ó Ciarmhaic, meaning dark son.

Dog names like Kirby:

Koby

Supplanter

Kenji

Strong, healthy second son

Grady

Descendant of the noble or illustrious one

Kipling

From Cuppel's People

Kanu

Hindi for beautiful/handsome

Kyle

Irish for handsome

Comments (5)

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Adrianna (Pennsylvania, United States)

I think of Kirby is a awesome name for a dog who loves to cuddle.
January 19, 2024

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Rhonda (Utah, United States)

My miniature long-haired Dachshund's name is Kirby. The minute I saw him, I knew it was the perfect fit.
November 07, 2023

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Bill (Ontario, Canada)

We have an Ausiedoodle pup, we named him Kirby. I named him after Kirby Puckett who passed but was one of the best baseball players of all time, playing for the Twins. I thought that is a cool name for a dog and so years and years later, we have a Kirby.
May 30, 2022

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Craig (Minnesota, United States)

I named my dog Kirby and glad I did👍
May 27, 2022

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Beth (Virginia, United States)

I am naming my Cockapoo puppy Kirby and love that it is unique.
March 15, 2022

Let us know what you think of Kirby as a dog name!