Kieran vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Kieran Rank #441

Phillip Rank #627

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Kieran or Phillip more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Phillip mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Phillip boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.