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Kiro

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How to Pronounce Kiro

Pronounced KEE-roh /ˈki.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Macedonian/Slavic short form of Kiril (Cyril) — from Greek kyrios, 'lord, master'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lord, master: Kiro is a Macedonian Kiril — 'lord'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KEE-roh').

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Origin LowGreek, Macedonian

MeaningA Macedonian/Slavic short form of Kiril (Cyril) — from Greek kyrios, 'lord, master'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6025 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

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

Kiro is a Macedonian and Slavic short form of Kiril (Cyril) — from Greek kyrios, 'lord, master' (routes layered, which we note). St Cyril, with his brother Methodius, brought Christianity and the Cyrillic alphabet to the Slavs. A crisp, modern Balkan name (it also appears in Japanese and other use; said 'KEE-roh'; nickname Kir).

In the U.S. it appears in Macedonian families. Rare, lord-and-master at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cyril means 'lord, master' (Greek kyrios) — Kiro is its warm Macedonian/Slavic short form (St Cyril, who gave the Cyrillic alphabet) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEE-roh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Kiril — routes layered

Variations

KirilCyrilKyro

Nicknames

Kir

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Ciro— the Italian Cyrus form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiro mean?

Kiro is a Macedonian short of Kiril (Cyril) — Greek 'lord, master'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kiro?

It's said KEE-roh /ˈki.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kiro a boy or girl name?

Kiro is a boy's name.

How popular is Kiro?

Kiro is a rare name in the U.S.