Kieran vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Maxwell mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Kieran and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.