Seth vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Seth Rank #559

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Kieran mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Seth and Kieran boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.