Kieran vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Kieran Rank #441

Mack Rank #499

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Kieran or Mack more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Mack mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kieran and Mack boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.