Kieran vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Kieran Rank #441

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Wade mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Wade boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.