Kieran vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Kieran Rank #441

Pierce Rank #541

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Kieran or Pierce more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Pierce mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Kieran and Pierce boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.