Kieren

Irish

"little black-haired one"

Kieren Origin and Meaning

The name Kieren is a boy's name.

Kieren is primarily a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin. It's a modern variant spelling of Kieran, which derives from the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired.' The original name comes from the Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'black' or 'dark' combined with a diminutive suffix. Saint Kieran (or Ciarán) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland in the 6th century, establishing the significance of this name in Irish Christian tradition. Kieren began gaining popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as parents sought Irish names with contemporary spellings. It offers a modern twist while maintaining its Celtic roots.

Famous People Named Kieren

• Kieren Francis Fallon Irish jockey
• Kieren John Perkins Australian swimmer
• Kieren D’Souza Indian distance runner
• Kieren Jack Australian AFL player
• Kieren Aedogan Ankwong Keke Nauruan politician
• Kieren Robert Hutchison New Zealand actor

The name Kieren in Pop Culture

• Kieren Walker a character on the British show In the Flesh