Kieran vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Avery mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Kieran and Avery boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.