Jake vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Jake Rank #423

Kieran Rank #441

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Jake or Kieran more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Jake and Kieran mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Jake and Kieran boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.