Kieran vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kieran Rank #441

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Eric mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kieran and Eric boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.