Kieran vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Kieran Rank #441

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Jared mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Jared boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.