Kieran vs Marshall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Kieran Rank #441

Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Marshall mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Kieran and Marshall boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.