Kieran
Kieran is a Christian boy name of Irish origin, meaning “Little dark one”.
| Meaning | Little dark one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Irish |
| Pronunciation | KEER-un |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Kieran
Kieran is the anglicised form of Irish Ciarán, from ciar, dark or black, with a diminutive ending, giving 'little dark one', usually understood as dark-haired. It was borne by several early Irish saints, most famously St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, founder of a great monastery in the sixth century, and St Ciarán of Saighir, one of the twelve 'Apostles of Ireland'. The name spread through Britain in the twentieth century.
Is Kieran a Christian name?
Kieran is a Christian name through the Irish saints Ciarán; it is popular with Catholic families in Ireland.
How popular is Kieran?
Well used in Ireland and the UK; moderately common elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Kieran
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Spellings and variants of Kieran
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kieran mean?
Kieran means 'Little dark one'. It is of Irish origin.
Is Kieran a Christian name?
Kieran is a Christian name through the Irish saints Ciarán; it is popular with Catholic families in Ireland.
How do you pronounce Kieran?
Kieran is pronounced KEER-un.
Is Kieran a boy or girl name?
Kieran is usually a boy name.