Ronan vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Ronan Rank #257

Kieran Rank #441

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Ronan or Kieran more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Ronan and Kieran mean?

Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Ronan and Kieran boy or girl names?

Ronan is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.