Kieran vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Rylan mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Rylan boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.