Kiernan vs Macen

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 #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

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Kiernan Rank #3,148

Macen Rank #3,233

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3233 for Macen.

Is Kiernan or Macen more popular?

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Kiernan and Macen mean?

Kiernan means "dark one, little dark-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Kiernan and Macen boy or girl names?

Kiernan is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.