Kieran vs Drew

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 #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Kieran Rank #441

Drew Rank #543

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Kieran or Drew more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Drew mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Drew boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.