Kieran

Boy

Origin: Irish · Scottish Gaelic

Pronounced: KEER-an

Meaning

“anglicised Ciarán, Irish for 'little dark one'”

Cultural Notes

Anglicized form of the Irish Ciarán meaning little dark one; name of several early Irish saints.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2000s
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