Meaning: Little dark one or dark-haired
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #52
Total births: 8,802
History: In Cork, the rebel county, Kieran is a name spoken with particular pride and a distinctive lilt. It flourished among families who valued independence of spirit, a quality that defines Leeside culture from Shandon to Blackrock. The name suits the Cork temperament perfectly — confident, musical, and never short of an opinion on hurling, politics, or the proper way to make a cup of tea.
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