Kieran vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Kieran Rank #441

Troy Rank #531

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Kieran or Troy more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Troy mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Kieran and Troy boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.