Given name & surname

Kearny

“the winner”·“the victor”

Kearny is a variant of Kearney. Interpretations include “the winner” (Irish) and “the victor” (Irish). These may reflect different naming traditions.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Kearny is a variant of Kearney. Interpretations include “the winner” (Irish) and “the victor” (Irish). These may reflect different naming traditions.

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Where it comes from

Kearny is a variant of Kearney. An origin associated with Kearney is Irish.

Explained through its name family

How it developed

From Irish Ó Ceithearnaigh.

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Kearny’s family of names

Kearny has a related form in Kearney.

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