Kieran vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Kieran Rank #441

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Stephen mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Stephen boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.