Kieran vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Kieran Rank #441

Johnny Rank #458

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Kieran or Johnny more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Johnny mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Johnny boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.