Keir vs Keane

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 #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Keir Rank #6,610

Keane Rank #6,592

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

Is Keir or Keane more popular?

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

What do Keir and Keane mean?

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

Are Keir and Keane boy or girl names?

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