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Keeran

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEER-un /ˈkiːr.ən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish Ciaran (Kieran), from ciar, 'dark; black', with a diminutive, giving 'little dark one'. A heritage name we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish classic respelled: Keeran means 'little dark one', a form of Ciaran (said 'KEER-un').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA spelling of the Irish Ciaran (Kieran), from ciar, 'dark; black', with a diminutive, giving 'little dark one'. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#12995 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keeran is a spelling of the Irish Ciaran, from ciar, 'dark; black', with a fond diminutive, so 'little dark one'. Ciaran was borne by early Irish saints. A heritage name we note respectfully. A soft two-beat pick (said 'KEER-un').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Irish-rooted, and gentle.

Did you know? Keeran is a spelling of the Irish Ciaran (Kieran), meaning 'little dark one' from ciar, 'dark' — a heritage name we note respectfully (said 'KEER-un').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Keeran — Irish form of Ciaran 'little dark one'

Variations

CiaranKieranKeiran

Nicknames

Kee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keeran mean?

Keeran is a spelling of the Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one', from ciar, 'dark'.

How do you pronounce Keeran?

It's said KEER-un /ˈkiːr.ən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keeran a boy or girl name?

Keeran is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Keeran?

Keeran is a rare name in the U.S.

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