Kieran vs Baylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#441
Total SSA Count
713
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kieran Rank #441
Baylor Rank #366

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #441 for Kieran.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kieran or Baylor more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Baylor mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin).

Are Kieran and Baylor boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Baylor is primarily a boy name.

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