Chip vs Kiernan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chip

Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one, little dark-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Chip Rank #3,313

Kiernan Rank #3,148

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Chip or Kiernan more popular?

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Kiernan mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Kiernan means "dark one, little dark-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chip and Kiernan boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Kiernan is primarily a boy name.