Kieran vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Kieran Rank #441

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Kyle mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kieran and Kyle boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.