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Kirkland
Pronounced KURK-land /ˈkɜrk.lənd/High
Meaning: From an English/Scottish surname — kirk, 'a church' (from the Old Norse kirkja), + land, hence 'the church land'; we note the surnameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Kirkland comes from an English/Scottish surname — kirk, 'a church' (from the Old Norse kirkja), + land, hence 'the church land' (we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'KURK-land').
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name. Rare, the-church-land at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Kirkland mean?
Kirkland is an English/Scottish surname — 'the church land' (kirk + land). We note the surname.
How do you pronounce Kirkland?
It's said KURK-land /ˈkɜrk.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kirkland a boy or girl name?
Kirkland is a boy's name.
How popular is Kirkland?
Kirkland is a very rare name in the U.S.