Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name from Irish."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Ciarán or Ciaran is a traditionally male given name of Irish and Scottish origin. It means "little dark one" or "little dark-haired one", produced by appending a diminutive suffix to ciar. It is the masculine version of the name Ciara.
Ciarán or Ciaran is a traditionally male given name of Irish and Scottish origin. It means "little dark one" or "little dark-haired one", produced by appending a diminutive suffix to ciar. It is the masculine version of the name Ciara.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Kieron" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Irish.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~724 people named Kieron in the US. Peaked in 2000 with 31 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Kieron is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 7.
Kieron is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 724 people in the United States are named Kieron. The name peaked in 2000 with 31 recorded uses.
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