Bradley vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#441
Total SSA Count
713
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kier

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Kieran Rank #441

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #441 for Kieran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradley ___

  • Bradley James
  • Bradley Scott
  • Bradley Allen
  • Bradley Michael
  • Bradley Thomas
  • Bradley Lee

Kieran ___

  • Kieran James
  • Kieran Patrick
  • Kieran Michael
  • Kieran Thomas
  • Kieran Francis
  • Kieran Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Kieran

Declan Ronan Siobhan Niamh Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Kieran more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Kieran mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Bradley and Kieran boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.

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