Kieran vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Kieran Rank #441

Leonard Rank #674

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Kieran or Leonard more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Leonard mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Kieran and Leonard boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.