Kiernan vs Chip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiernan

Boy #3,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one, little dark-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kiernan Rank #3,148

Chip Rank #3,313

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Kiernan or Chip more popular?

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Kiernan and Chip mean?

Kiernan means "dark one, little dark-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin).

Are Kiernan and Chip boy or girl names?

Kiernan is primarily a boy name. Chip is primarily a boy name.