Kirk
Kirk comes from the Old Norse "kirkja," meaning church — derived from the Greek "kyriakon" (the Lord's house). The name began as a surname. Kirk Douglas (1916-2020), the actor born Issur Danielovitch who became one of the greatest Hollywood stars of the 20th century, is the most famous American bearer. Captain James T. Kirk (the character in the original "Star Trek" TV series, 1966-1969, played by William Shatner) gave the name a permanent pop-culture anchor. Kirk is a male name of Old Norse origin that means "Church". Brisk, vintage, and a little sci-fi. The name sounds direct. Kirks tend to be confident. US peaked #138 in 1964. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Kirk include Kirk Douglas (actor), James T. Kirk (Star Trek character), Kirk (Old Norse word). Common variations and related forms of Kirk include Kirk (used across English), Kirke (German), Kirky (nickname).