Kieran vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Kieran Rank #441

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Callan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kieran and Callan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.