Graig vs Keary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keary

Boy #20,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dark one; descendant of Ciar"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,729
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kear, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Graig Rank #20,698
Keary Rank #20,729

Graig is more popular, ranked #20698 vs #20729 for Keary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graig ___

No pairings available yet.

Keary ___

  • Keary Patrick
  • Keary James
  • Keary Finn
  • Keary Sean
  • Keary Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Keary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graig or Keary more popular?

Graig is more popular, ranked #20698 compared to Keary at #20729 in the United States.

What do Graig and Keary mean?

Keary means "Dark one; descendant of Ciar" (Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin).

Are Graig and Keary boy or girl names?

Graig is primarily a boy name. Keary is primarily a boy name.

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