Kior vs Sloan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,243
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kior Rank #2,243
Sloan Rank #762

Sloan is more popular, ranked #762 vs #2243 for Kior.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kior ___

  • Kior James
  • Kior Lee
  • Kior Blake
  • Kior Reid
  • Kior Cole
  • Kior Ash

Sloan ___

  • Sloan Grace
  • Sloan Marie
  • Sloan Elizabeth
  • Sloan Rose
  • Sloan Catherine
  • Sloan Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kior

Zion Kael Nova Lyric Atlas

If you choose Sloan

Quinn Greer Reid Harper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kior or Sloan more popular?

Sloan is more popular, ranked #762 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Kior and Sloan mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Sloan means "warrior, raider" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kior and Sloan boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Sloan is primarily a girl name.

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