Kieran vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Samson Rank #523

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Kieran or Samson more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Samson mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Samson boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.