Scott vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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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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Scott Rank #566

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Kieran mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Scott and Kieran boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.