Kieran vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kieran Rank #441

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Colt mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Colt boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.