Names like Kieran
If Kieran is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Irish classics to names with a similar sound. Kieran has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Kian, Kylan, Kyren and Cillian.
24 boy names like Kieran
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- Kian#401Ancient or enduring.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Kylan#579From the strait or channel; handsomeAlso IrishSame “-an” ending
- Kyren#584Kyren's meaning isn't definitively known, but it's often associated with "dark-haired"…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Cillian#507The name Cillian means 'little church' or 'bright-headed'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Ronan#247It means "little seal."Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Callahan#227Likely means "bright-headed" or "bright-browed."Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Sullivan#314Means "dark-eyed" or "hawk-eyed."Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Eiden#537Little fire; ardentAlso IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Rowen#488Rowen refers to a type of tree, the Rowan tree, known for its red berries and believed…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Finnegan#526Finnegan means "fair" or "white." It can also mean "son of Finn."Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Declan#139The name Declan means 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Nolan#65Nolan means "noble" or "famous".Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Kane#451Kane means "tribute" or "warrior." It can also mean "little battler."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kaiden#237Kaiden is a modern name with uncertain origins.Also Irish2 syllables
- Lian#428Lian often means "lotus" or "graceful willow" in Chinese.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Murphy#754Murphy comes from an Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" or "sea battler."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Rory#199Rory means "red king." It comes from the Irish name Ruairí.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Lennon#808Means "lover" or "descendant of the lover."Also Irish2 syllables
- Cal#543Cal is often a short form of names like Callum or Calvin.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Desmond#376This name comes from an old Irish surname meaning 'from South Munster'.Also Irish2 syllables
- Grady#373Grady means "noble" or "illustrious."Also Irish2 syllables
- Kashton#400Likely a modern invented name combining 'Cash' and 'Ashton'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Brian#339The name Brian means 'high' or 'noble'.Also IrishSame “-an” ending
- Finn#206Finn means "fair" or "white." It can also be associated with the legendary Irish hero…Also Irish
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- What names are similar to Kieran?
- Names with a similar style to Kieran include Kian, Kylan, Kyren, Cillian, Ronan and Callahan.
- How are these names matched to Kieran?
- Each name is compared with Kieran on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Kieran has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Irish names are like Kieran?
- Kian, Kylan, Kyren, Cillian and Ronan share Kieran's Irish roots.