Kieran vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Tanner Rank #443

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Kieran or Tanner more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Tanner mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Kieran and Tanner boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.