Little dark one or son of a lord
Derived from the Irish surname Mac Thighearnáin, meaning 'son of Tighearnán'. The root word 'tighearna' translates to 'lord' or 'master', while it is also frequently associated with the name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired'.
About 34 boys were named Kiernan in 2025.
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English professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Kiernan — far less common.
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