Garry vs Keiran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garry

Boy #5,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,172
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar

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Keiran

Boy #5,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, little dark one"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,092
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Keri

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Popularity Comparison

Garry Rank #5,172
Keiran Rank #5,092

Keiran is more popular, ranked #5092 vs #5172 for Garry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garry ___

  • Garry James
  • Garry Lee
  • Garry Wayne
  • Garry Alan
  • Garry Dean
  • Garry Scott

Keiran ___

  • Keiran James
  • Keiran Patrick
  • Keiran Thomas
  • Keiran Michael
  • Keiran Liam
  • Keiran Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Garry

Barry Terry Linda Sharon Carol

If you choose Keiran

Declan Fiona Niamh Ronan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garry or Keiran more popular?

Keiran is more popular, ranked #5092 compared to Garry at #5172 in the United States.

What do Garry and Keiran mean?

Garry means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Keiran means "dark one, little dark one" (Irish origin).

Are Garry and Keiran boy or girl names?

Garry is primarily a boy name. Keiran is primarily a boy name.

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