Roy vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Kieran mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Roy and Kieran boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.