Kieran vs Kylan

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 #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Kieran Rank #441

Kylan Rank #533

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #533 for Kylan.

Is Kieran or Kylan more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Kylan at #533 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Kylan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kieran and Kylan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Kylan is primarily a boy name.