Kieran vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

✓ All Clear

Kieran Rank #441

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Shepherd mean?

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

Are Kieran and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.