Kiernan vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Kiernan Rank #3,148

Wave Rank #3,245

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Kiernan or Wave more popular?

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Kiernan and Wave mean?

Kiernan means "dark one, little dark-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Kiernan and Wave boy or girl names?

Kiernan is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.