What is the origin of the name Kiernan?

Kiernan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kiernan?

Kiernan is currently ranked #14367 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kiernan?

Kiernan is pronounced KEER-nan.

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UnisexIrish

Kiernan

KEER-nan

Popularity

#14367

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,405

Peak Year

#104 in 2008

First Recorded

1957

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Irish surname Ó Ciarnáin, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán'. Ciarán means 'dark-haired'.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Kier Kern Nan

Spelling Variations

Kieran Kyrnan Kearnan

Similar Names

Declan Cormac Finnegan Rowan Aidan

Personality Traits

DeterminedFriendlyIntelligentHonest

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