Adris vs Kiaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adris

Boy #18,095 Most Popular

Meaning

"Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit."

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,095
Total SSA Count
6
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Adr, Ady, Adie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adris Rank #18,095
Kiaran Rank #18,076

Kiaran is more popular, ranked #18076 vs #18095 for Adris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adris ___

  • Adris Owen
  • Adris Llewelyn
  • Adris Rhys
  • Adris Morgan

Kiaran ___

  • Kiaran James
  • Kiaran Patrick
  • Kiaran Connor
  • Kiaran Finn
  • Kiaran Liam
  • Kiaran Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adris

Idris Rhys Emrys Caius

If you choose Kiaran

Ronan Declan Aoife Siobhan Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adris or Kiaran more popular?

Kiaran is more popular, ranked #18076 compared to Adris at #18095 in the United States.

What do Adris and Kiaran mean?

Adris means "Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit." (Welsh origin). Kiaran means "little dark one" (Irish origin).

Are Adris and Kiaran boy or girl names?

Adris is primarily a boy name. Kiaran is primarily a boy name.

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