The baby name Killick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɪlɪk/ (KIL-ik).
Killick is English in Origin.
The baby name Killick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɪlɪk/ (KIL-ik).
Killick is English in Origin.
Killick is an English surname-turned-given name tied to the seafaring lexicon: in British and Scots dialects, a killick is a small improvised anchor of wood and stone. The word appears in 18th-century maritime usage, its exact etymology uncertain and sometimes linked to Celtic influence. As a given name, it conveys the meaning “small anchor,” suggesting steadiness, reliability, and a safe mooring.
As a surname, Killick is well attested in southeast England - especially Kent, Sussex, and Surrey - across early parish registers and naval records. In first-name use it remains rare, appealing to families drawn to occupational and nautical surnames. Royal Navy slang also uses Killick for a Leading Hand (marked by a fouled-anchor badge), reinforcing its maritime character. Variants and related forms include the spelling Killock; short forms Killy or Kil are possible. Unisex in contemporary practice, Killick offers a brisk, distinctive profile.
Killick is vanishingly rare. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
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