Keane vs Keir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,592
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kea, Key, Keie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Keir

Boy #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,610
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keane Rank #6,592
Keir Rank #6,610

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 vs #6610 for Keir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keane ___

  • Keane Patrick
  • Keane James
  • Keane William
  • Keane Thomas
  • Keane Michael
  • Keane Brendan

Keir ___

  • Keir Alexander
  • Keir James
  • Keir Douglas
  • Keir Alistair
  • Keir Malcolm
  • Keir Fraser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keane

Declan Liam Finn Cormac Aoife

If you choose Keir

Callum Hamish Angus Isla Morag

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keane or Keir more popular?

Keane is more popular, ranked #6592 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keane and Keir mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin).

Are Keane and Keir boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Keir is primarily a boy name.

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