Kieran vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Kieran Rank #441

Jayson Rank #623

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Kieran or Jayson more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Jayson mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Jayson boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.