Kieran vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Kieran Rank #441

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Kieran and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.