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Kieron

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEER-on /ˈkɪr.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kieran, from the Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one' (from ciar, 'dark/black', + a diminutive); the name of many Irish saintsLow

In 30 seconds: Little dark one: Kieron is a spelling of Kieran. Crisp and warm (said 'KEER-on').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Kieran, from the Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one' (from ciar, 'dark/black', + a diminutive); the name of many Irish saints
U.S. rank (2025)#13063 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 729

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019532025

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

Kieron is a spelling of Kieran, from the Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one' (from ciar, 'dark/black', + a diminutive); the name of many Irish saints. A crisp name (said 'KEER-on').

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

Did you know? Kieron is a spelling of Kieran, 'little dark one' from the Irish Ciaran (from ciar, 'dark') — the name of many Irish saints — a crisp choice (said 'KEER-on').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kieron — Irish; spelling of Kieran

Variations

KieranCiaran

Nicknames

Kier

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Kier— a short kin name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kieron mean?

Kieron is a spelling of Kieran, 'little dark one' from the Irish Ciaran (from ciar, 'dark').

How do you pronounce Kieron?

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

Is Kieron a boy or girl name?

Kieron is a boy's name.

How popular is Kieron?

Kieron is a very rare name in the U.S.

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