What is the origin of the name Kieron?

Kieron is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kieron?

Kieron is currently ranked #10410 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Kieron

KEER-uhn

Popularity

#10410

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

724

Peak Year

#31 in 2000

First Recorded

1953

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning "dark-haired" or "black-haired."

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Kie Ron Kerry Kiro

Spelling Variations

Kieran Ciaran Keiran Keiron

Similar Names

Declan Liam Finn Owen Conor

Personality Traits

LoyalStrongGentleCourageousIndependent

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