Little dark one
Kieron is an anglicized form of the Irish name Ciarán. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar', meaning black or dark, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it was often given to babies born with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Less common today
Kieron isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,884 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional English footballer
Trinidadian cricketer
British comic book writer and journalist
Irish stage and screen actor
English actor known for Hollyoaks
