Kieran vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Kieran Rank #441

Donovan Rank #505

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Kieran or Donovan more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Donovan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kieran and Donovan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.