Kieran vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kieran Rank #441

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Raphael mean?

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

Are Kieran and Raphael boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.