Kieran vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Kieran Rank #441

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and King mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and King boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.