Kieran vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Kieran Rank #441

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Karson mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Kieran and Karson boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.