Irish · Boy name
Kieran
“little dark one”
About the name Kieran
Kieran is a boy’s name derived from the Irish Ciarán, meaning ‘little dark one’, from ciar, ‘dark’ or ‘black’, with a diminutive ending. Saint Ciarán of Saigir was an early Irish saint, counted among the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, and another saint, Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, founded a major monastery. The name is commonly used in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide. Spellings include Kieron and Ciaran, and the actor Kieran Culkin is a notable bearer.
- Meaning
- little dark one
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEER-an(2 syl.)
Middle names for Kieran
- Kieran James
- Kieran Michael
- Kieran Thomas
- Kieran Alexander
- Kieran Joseph
Questions about Kieran
- What does Kieran mean?
- Kieran is an Irish name meaning "little dark one".
- How do you pronounce Kieran?
- Kieran is pronounced KEER-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kieran?
- Variants of Kieran include Ciaran.
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