Wave vs Kiernan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #3,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one, little dark-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Wave Rank #3,245

Kiernan Rank #3,148

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Wave or Kiernan more popular?

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Kiernan mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Kiernan means "dark one, little dark-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wave and Kiernan boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Kiernan is primarily a boy name.