Eric vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Eric Rank #252

Kieran Rank #441

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Eric or Kieran more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Eric and Kieran mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Eric and Kieran boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.