Kieran vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kieran Rank #441

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Killian mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kieran and Killian boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.