Kier: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ee-ehr
Origin: Ireland
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: The dark one

Kier 'is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ciar, 'meaning 'the dark one, " meaning "lord" or "master. " The corrected text should state that 'Kieran'has remained consistently popular, particularly in Ireland and increasingly in the U. S, while there is no evidence to support the consistent usage of 'Kier ', often associated with boys. The name's importance lies in its strong, masculine connotations and its historical significance in English culture. Kier has been used in various forms throughout history, including as a surname and given name, reflecting its enduring presence in English naming traditions.

Kier Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kier is currently #19374 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kier is currently #8346 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kier is currently #9316 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kier is currently #4050 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kier is currently #10103 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Kier is currently #4392 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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