Kieran vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Kieran Rank #441

Shane Rank #602

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Kieran or Shane more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Shane mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Kieran and Shane boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.