Kieran vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kieran Rank #441

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Hector mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Hector boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.