Dodd vs Keira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dodd

Boy #15,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, short person"

Origin: Middle English nickname

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,900
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Keira

Girl #609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dodd Rank #15,900
Keira Rank #609

Keira is more popular, ranked #609 vs #15900 for Dodd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dodd ___

  • Dodd James
  • Dodd Allen
  • Dodd Wayne
  • Dodd Ray
  • Dodd Lee

Keira ___

  • Keira Rose
  • Keira Elizabeth
  • Keira Anne
  • Keira Grace
  • Keira Louise
  • Keira Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dodd

Todd Rod Wade Chase Clint

If you choose Keira

Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan Cillian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodd or Keira more popular?

Keira is more popular, ranked #609 compared to Dodd at #15900 in the United States.

What do Dodd and Keira mean?

Dodd means "round, short person" (Middle English nickname origin). Keira means "dark one, black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dodd and Keira boy or girl names?

Dodd is primarily a boy name. Keira is primarily a girl name.

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