Kieran vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Kieran Rank #441

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Simon mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Simon boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.