Kier
Meaning of Kier
Kier is a male name with origins in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic. It is a variation of the name Kieran, which means "dark-haired" or "black." Kier has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as KEER in both British English (/kiər/) and American English (/kɪr/). The name Kier has consistently appeared on the list of most popular baby names in the United States, ranking within the top 10,000 names since at least 1963. It has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years but continues to be chosen by many parents for their newborn sons.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KEER (/kiər/)
American English
- Pronunced as KEER (/kɪr/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Kier
| Kier Maitland is a Canadian male swimmer known for competing in distance freestyle events and is the son of Craig and Karen Maitland with an older brother named Logan. |
| Kier Legaspi, a Filipino actor known for his villain roles in the 90s, is the younger brother of actors Zoren and Brando Legaspi and the son of veteran actor Lito Legaspi. |
