Mark vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Mark Rank #246

Kieran Rank #441

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Mark or Kieran more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Mark and Kieran mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Mark and Kieran boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.