Kieran vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Major Rank #581

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #581 for Major.

Is Kieran or Major more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Major mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Kieran and Major boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.