Kieran

Little dark one

GenderBoyOriginIrishSay itKEER-uhnPopularityStable
Pronounced KEER-uhn

About the name Kieran

Rooted in Irish hagiography, Kieran is an appealing and popular choice. It has a melodic, soft charm that feels both classic and perfectly at home in the modern world.

Kieran is thoughtful and a little mysterious, with a quiet strength that others admire.

Fun fact

Kieran comes from Saint Ciarán, one of the earliest Irish saints and founder of the monastery at Clonmacnoise.

Nicknames for Kieran

KiKier

Variations

CiaranKyran

Famous people named Kieran

  • Kieran Culkin (Emmy and Oscar-winning actor)
  • Kieran Trippier (English footballer)

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