Kieran vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Kieran Rank #441

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Edwin mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Edwin boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.