Kieran vs Keenan

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 #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish English

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Kieran Rank #441

Keenan Rank #1,218

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Is Kieran or Keenan more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Keenan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kieran and Keenan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Keenan is primarily a boy name.