Kieran vs Bryce

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 #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Scottish Welsh American English

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Kieran Rank #441

Bryce Rank #297

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Bryce more popular?

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Bryce mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin).

Are Kieran and Bryce boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Bryce is primarily a boy name.