Keenan vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keenan

Boy #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Is Keenan or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Kieran mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Keenan and Kieran boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.