Kieran vs Kyran

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 #1,977 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Kieran Rank #441

Kyran Rank #1,977

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #1977 for Kyran.

Is Kieran or Kyran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Kyran at #1977 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Kyran mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Kyran means "little dark one" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kieran and Kyran boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Kyran is primarily a boy name.