Kieran vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

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Kieran Rank #441

Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Atticus mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Atticus boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.