Kieran vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Blake mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Kieran and Blake boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.