All names A–Z

Keiran

KEER-an2 syllables
Not yet rated

An Irish name meaning 'little dark one'. (Irish)

What does Keiran mean?

Irish: An Irish name meaning 'little dark one'.. Keiran is derived from the Irish name 'Ciarán', which means 'little dark one' or 'black'. It is often associated with the color black or dark hair.

Is Keiran a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Keiran in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Keiran in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Keiran suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Legend of Keiran

The other dogs whisper at the Dog Hotel, 'Have you met Keiran? I hear he’s so charming, even the squeaky toys roll over just to give him a friendly bark!'

Like Keiran? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.