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Keiren

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEER-en /ˈkɪr.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kieran — from the Irish Ciaran, 'a little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'dark/black')Low

In 30 seconds: A little dark one; black-haired: Keiren spells Kieran. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Kieran — from the Irish Ciaran, 'a little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'dark/black')

U.S. rank (2024)#9413 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Keiren is a spelling of Kieran — from the Irish Ciaran, 'a little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'dark/black'; borne by several Irish saints). A crisp, classic name (said 'KEER-en').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kieran. Rare in this form, a-little-dark-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kieran comes from the Irish Ciaran, 'a little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'dark') — Keiren is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KEER-en').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Kieran — Irish etymology

Variations

KieranCiaranKieren

Nicknames

Kei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keiren mean?

Keiren spells Kieran — Irish 'a little dark one; black-haired' (from ciar, 'dark').

How do you pronounce Keiren?

It's said KEER-en /ˈkɪr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keiren a boy or girl name?

Keiren is a boy's name.

How popular is Keiren?

Keiren is a very rare spelling in the U.S.