Kieran vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Kieran Rank #441

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Steven mean?

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

Are Kieran and Steven boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.