Jared vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Jared Rank #394

Kieran Rank #441

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Jared or Kieran more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Jared and Kieran mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Jared and Kieran boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.