Kieran
Meaning of Kieran
Kieran whirls in like a Celtic breeze laced with a dash of Latin spice—an Irish-Gaelic charmer derived from “Ciarán,” meaning “little dark-haired one,” yet nimble enough to tango across any culture. Pronounced KEER-an, the name carries the storied glow of two early saints who lit up medieval Ireland, so it comes preloaded with a halo of wisdom and warmth. In the U.S., Kieran has quietly climbed from niche favorite to Top-400 contender, proof that parents are catching on to its rare blend of ancient soul and modern zip. Picture a boy who can recite a tall tale by a peat fire, then kick a fútbol with gusto under Caribbean sun—that’s the passport-ready magic woven into these six letters. If you’re hunting for a name that feels both grounded and adventurous, Kieran is the melodic drumbeat that invites everyone to the fiesta.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as KEER-an (/ˈkɪər.ən/)
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as KEER-an (/ˈkʲiər.ən/)
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Notable People Named Kieran
| Kieran Trippier is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Newcastle United in the Premier League. |
| Kieran Tierney is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Celtic and the Scotland national team. |
| Kieran James Read is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a number 8 and captained the All Blacks. |
| Kieran Edward Richardson is a former English professional footballer who played as a winger, left-back, or central midfielder. |
| Kieran Mark O'Reilly is an Irish actor and musician best known for his roles in the TV series "Love/Hate" and "Vikings." |
| Kieran Dowell - Kieran O'Neill Dowell is an English midfielder playing for Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. |
| Kieran Donaghy is a retired Irish Gaelic football star who won four All-Ireland titles and three All Stars and also played professional basketball. |
| Kieran Kennedy - Kieran A. Kennedy was an influential Irish economist and ESRI Director who shaped economic policies, notably advising Taoiseach Charles Haughey on "The Way Forward." |
| Kieran McKenna is a Northern Irish football manager currently in charge of Ipswich Town. |
| Kieran Culkin is an American actor acclaimed for his nuanced portrayals of flawed yet sympathetic characters and has won major awards including an Oscar, a BAFTA, an Emmy, and two Golden Globes. |
| Kieran Conway transitioned from his role as the Provisional IRA's Director of Intelligence in the 1970s to practicing law in Dublin after the early 1990s ceasefire. |
| Kieran Thomas Conry served as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Arundel and Brighton from 2001 until his resignation in 2014. |
| Kieran Molloy is an Irish professional boxer who won a bronze medal at the 2018 EU Championships as an amateur. |
| Kieran Hardy is a Welsh professional rugby union scrum-half who plays for the Ospreys and the Wales national team. |
| Kieran Dion Monlouis last played as a midfielder for Dover Athletic. |
