Keir vs Kyran

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 #1,977 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Keir Rank #6,610

Kyran Rank #1,977

Kyran is more popular, ranked #1977 vs #6610 for Keir.

Is Keir or Kyran more popular?

Kyran is more popular, ranked #1977 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keir and Kyran mean?

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

Are Keir and Kyran boy or girl names?

Keir is primarily a boy name. Kyran is primarily a boy name.