Kieran vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Gavin mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kieran and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.