Reece vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Reece Rank #455

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Kieran mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Reece and Kieran boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.