Kieran vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Kieran Rank #441

Johnathan Rank #518

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Kieran or Johnathan more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Johnathan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.