Dodd vs Kierra

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

Similar Names

Kierra

Girl #2,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,987
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dodd Rank #15,900
Kierra Rank #2,987

Kierra is more popular, ranked #2987 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

Kierra ___

  • Kierra Nicole
  • Kierra Renee
  • Kierra Simone
  • Kierra Janelle
  • Kierra Elise
  • Kierra Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dodd

Todd Rod Wade Chase Clint

If you choose Kierra

Zara Nadia Amara Cayla Javon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodd or Kierra more popular?

Kierra is more popular, ranked #2987 compared to Dodd at #15900 in the United States.

What do Dodd and Kierra mean?

Dodd means "round, short person" (Middle English nickname origin). Kierra means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dodd and Kierra boy or girl names?

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

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