Keiran is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning “Little dark one (variant of Kieran).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Kei. Keiran is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 64 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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KEER-an
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Keiran means “Little dark one (variant of Kieran).” It is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Keiran is pronounced KEER-an.
Keiran is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Keiran has a popularity score of 64 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Keiran include Kei.
Middle names that pair well with Keiran include Keiran James, Keiran Alexander, Keiran William, Keiran Thomas.
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