Kieran vs Kennan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #6,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquired"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kieran Rank #441

Kennan Rank #6,263

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #6263 for Kennan.

Is Kieran or Kennan more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Kennan at #6263 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Kennan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Kennan means "possession, acquired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Kennan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Kennan is primarily a boy name.