Kiernan

Irish
"little dark one"

Kiernan Origin and Meaning

The name Kiernan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little dark one".

Although this surname name is closely related to the more common Irish name Kieran, Kiernan is also a well used family name, tied to thirty-three ancient chieftains. It has on a few occasions been used for girls.

# 1846 on Nameberry

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Famous People Named Kiernan

  • Kiernan Peter Hughes
    Mason, English footballer
  • Kiernan John Joseph "Skipper" Dorney
    Australian army surgeon
  • Kiernan Box
    Australian pianist of band Augie March
  • Kiernan Jarryd Forbes aka AKA
    South African rapper