Simon vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Simon Rank #251

Kieran Rank #441

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Simon or Kieran more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Simon and Kieran mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Simon and Kieran boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.