Kieran was the 516th most popular boys name and 5625th most popular girls name. In 2020 there were 549 baby boys and only 21 baby girls named Kieran. 1 out of every 3,336 baby boys and 1 out of every 83,383 baby girls born in 2020 are named Kieran.

What is short for Kieran?

Kier is an attractive short form, and Kiera/Keira is Kieran’s girl twin.

Is Kieran a girl or boy name?

The name Kieran is a girl’s name of Irish origin meaning “little dark one”. Kieran is a boys’ name that could cross over, as an update of outmoded Karen or a variation on trendy Kiera (or Keira or Kyra). Keren Ann is an Israeli-born singer.

What does the name Keiran mean?

little dark one
Irish. Ciaran means “little dark one” or “dark Prince”. The name comes from the Gaelic ciar, meaning “black”. Saint Ciaran was an Irish Bishop, said to be the first born of the Irish saints.

What does the name Kieran mean in Irish?

The name Kieran is a boy’s name of Irish origin meaning “little dark one”. Long popular in Ireland and England, Kieran, the name of Ireland’s first-born saint and twenty-five other saints, has been building its U.S. fan base thanks to its strong and attractive sound, and its fashionable Irish brogue.

What is a middle name for a baby?

You might look to your baby’s middle name as the place to use a unique name that feels too adventurous for first place, or a name that carries personal or family meaning. Middle names can be a way to honor extra family members or heroes, and a middle name can also be an adjunct surname.

What is the difference between Ciaran and Kieran?

While Ciaran is the more authentic Irish spelling, Kieran is more popular this side of the Atlantic. Julianna Margulies chose Kieran for her son, and Kieran is a Culkin brother to Macaulay and Rory. Kier is an attractive short form, and Kiera/Keira is Kieran’s girl twin.