Keir vs Ivor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keir

Boy #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew bow warrior, bow army"

Origin: Old Norse

Welsh British Scandinavian Scottish

✓ All Clear

Keir Rank #6,610

Ivor Rank #6,521

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 vs #6610 for Keir.

Is Keir or Ivor more popular?

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keir and Ivor mean?

Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin). Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Keir and Ivor boy or girl names?

Keir is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.