Keane vs Keir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Keane Rank #6,592

Keir Rank #6,610

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 vs #6610 for Keir.

Is Keane or Keir more popular?

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keane and Keir mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin).

Are Keane and Keir boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Keir is primarily a boy name.