Kior
Meaning
"dark one"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,243
- Total SSA Count
- 64
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark one"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)
"son of Ole (ancestor)"
Origin: Old Norse
Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2247 for Olsen.
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Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Olsen at #2247 in the United States.
Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Olsen means "son of Ole (ancestor)" (Old Norse origin).
Kior is primarily a boy name. Olsen is primarily a boy name.