Damien vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#345
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Dame

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Kieran Rank #441

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #441 for Kieran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damien ___

  • Damien Scott
  • Damien James
  • Damien Alexandre
  • Damien Luc
  • Damien Reid
  • Damien Cole

Kieran ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Kieran

Declan Ronan Siobhan Niamh Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Kieran more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Damien and Kieran mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Damien and Kieran boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.

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