Lemuel vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Kior Rank #2,243

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Lemuel or Kior more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Kior mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Lemuel and Kior boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.