Nehemiah vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish French American English

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Nehemiah Rank #427

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Killian mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nehemiah and Killian boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.