Kieran vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Kieran Rank #441

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Jensen mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kieran and Jensen boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.