Kieran
Meaning of Kieran
The name Kieran is a male given name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, pronounced as KEER-an. It stems from the Gaelic name "Ciarán," which means "little dark one" or "little dark-haired one." This charming and culturally rich name has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over the years. In recent data, Kieran ranked 476th in 2023 with 634 occurrences, reflecting a consistent rise since its earlier appearances in the mid-20th century. Associated with a sense of heritage and tradition, Kieran is often chosen by parents who appreciate its historical roots and melodic sound. The name's variations include Ciaran, maintaining close ties to its original Gaelic form.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as KEER-an (/ˈkɪər.ən/)
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as KEER-an (/ˈkʲiər.ən/)
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Notable People Named Kieran
| Kieran John Trippier is an English professional footballer known for his role as a right-back for Newcastle United and the England national team. |
| Kieran Tierney is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan from Arsenal and representing the Scotland national team. |
| Kieran James Read is a former New Zealand rugby union player and captain of the All Blacks. |
| Kieran Edward Richardson is an English former professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a winger, left-back, or central midfielder. |
| Kieran O'Reilly is an Irish actor, musician, and producer known for his roles in Love/Hate and Vikings, as well as being the songwriter and lead vocalist of the band Hail The Ghost. |
| Kieran Dowell - Kieran O'Neill Dowell is an English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers. |
| Kieran Donaghy is a retired Irish Gaelic footballer with a successful career playing for the Kerry county team and a current basketball player for Tralee Warriors. |
| Kieran Kennedy - Kieran A. Kennedy, MRIA was an influential Irish economist and Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute known for his work in economic history and neo-Keynesian economics. |
| Kieran McKenna is a Northern Irish professional football manager and former player, currently managing EFL Championship side Ipswich Town. |
| Kieran Kyle Culkin is an American actor known for his roles in Home Alone, Father of the Bride, and Igby Goes Down, among other films. |
| Kieran Conway is a former member of the Provisional IRA who later became a lawyer in Dublin after the organization's ceasefire in the early 1990s. |
| Kieran Thomas Conry is a Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton from 2001 to 2014. |
| Kieran Molloy is an Irish professional boxer who won a bronze medal at the 2018 EU Championships as an amateur. |
| Kieran Richard Hardy is a Welsh professional rugby union player known for his role as a scrum-half for the Scarlets and his representation of Wales at the international level. |
| Kieran Monlouis - Keiran Dion Monlouis is a free agent footballer from England who plays as a midfielder and represents the Saint Lucia national football team. |
