Elder vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Elder Rank #2,412

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Kior mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Elder and Kior boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.