Kieran vs Dalton

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 #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Dalton mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Dalton boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.