Little dark one
Kieren is an anglicized version of the Irish name Ciarán. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', meaning black or dark, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it often referred to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
About 16 boys were named Kieren in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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