Kieran vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Kieran Rank #441

Clay Rank #544

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Kieran or Clay more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Clay mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Clay boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.