Keir vs Faolan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keir

Boy #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Scottish Irish British

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Boy #6,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little wolf"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic

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Keir Rank #6,610

Faolan Rank #6,452

Faolan is more popular, ranked #6452 vs #6610 for Keir.

Is Keir or Faolan more popular?

Faolan is more popular, ranked #6452 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keir and Faolan mean?

Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin). Faolan means "little wolf" (Old Irish origin).

Are Keir and Faolan boy or girl names?

Keir is primarily a boy name. Faolan is primarily a boy name.